Lasik - starbursting effect

Hi,

What actually is the source of the "starbursting" and "halo" visual effects
often encountered after LASIK surgery ? The damage done by the laser ?
Increased eye pressure ? And will they eventually go away ?

When the diameter of the pupil exceeds the diameter of the ablated
area, halos and starbursts can occur. The severity is most likely a
function of the pre-operative prescription, i.e. higher prescription
has greater potential for night vision disturbances.

DrG

"Dr. Leukoma" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:

>When the diameter of the pupil exceeds the diameter of the ablated
>area, halos and starbursts can occur. The severity is most likely a
>function of the pre-operative prescription, i.e. higher prescription
>has greater potential for night vision disturbances.

Isn't large pupil diameter another predisposing factor for halos?

That is essentially what I said.

DrG

We have a detailed article on refractive surgery and pupil size at
http://www.usaeyes.org/faq/subjects/...pupil_size.htm

Glenn Hagele
Executive Director
Council for Refractive Surgery Quality Assurance

Email to glenn dot hagele at usaeyes dot org

http://www.USAEyes.org
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I am not a doctor.