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Medical Forum / General / Vision / April 2005Lasik - 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 >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/lasik_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 http://www.ComplicatedEyes.org I am not a doctor.
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