In the process of thinning the cornea in Lasik, the nerves that make tears and for sensation are also removed.
That is why Lasik is not advised for patients with dry eyes.
Icl does not have an impact on the corneal nerves so it does not cause dry eyes.Once you don’t need your contacts after ICL , your dryness will gradually get better.
How to deal with Post-Lasik Dry Eyes?
Dry eyes after Lasik is common. Eye Drops do not cure the dry eyes.
Use Eye-Light or Tixel to treat the meibomitis seen in Post-Lasik Dry Eyes
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