Is blurry vision normal after laser eye surgery?
Some blur is expected early and can come and go for weeks. Blur that is getting progressively worse, that is accompanied by pain, or that appears suddenly later on is not something to wait out.
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- Surgery journey
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- Recovery & aftercare
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- Last reviewed
- 22 September 2026
In more detail
A useful distinction is whether it varies with dryness and blinking. Fluctuating blur that settles after drops or a few blinks points towards the tear film, which is a different conversation from constant blur.
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