I also met with my optomestrist today for my 1-week post-procedure appointment (it was actually day 10). Darren had some good news and not-so-good news.
The good news: my healing continues to go well, and he noted that my eyes are not-too-dried-out. This is consistent with my subjective experience. I can get through the day with just 1 or 2 applications of the lubricating eye drops (Refresh Plus by Allergan, and available at the Costco pharmacy without prescription). In general, I found wearing contacts a more eye-drying experience than this surgery.
The not-go-good-news: it seems nearly certain I'll need the followup procedure to correct a mild nearsightedness. Darren thinks I'm seeing 20/25 or 20/30 rather than 20/20 -- which is certainly what it feels like. This is equivalent to a -1 diopter of nearsightedness. We'll probably do it in 3 months or so.
They will perform the followup procedure (which they call a "touchup") after my vision has stabilized, but before the flap has re-adhered. Darren said that the nearsightedness will likely not get better as my eyes heal, but there' s a chance it will get slightly worse. Even if it does, he believes it will be easy to correct in my followup procedure.
Given I was a -10 to begin with, this is not too surprising. And actually, I'm glad to know my blurriness is just nearsightedness and not a result of surgery.
Some people get glasses while they are waiting for the touch up, but my nearsightedness is mild enough that I'm just going to wait.
