“What causes sudden increase in eye pressure after LASIK?”

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“What causes sudden increase in eye pressure after LASIK?”

I am a 29 year old male. I want to know what causes a sudden increase in eye pressure?

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**Dr. Jeffrey Dello Russo** Ophthalmologist New York, NY · Accepted Answer

Dr. Jeffrey Dello Russo Ophthalmologist New York, NY

There are some patients that get a pressure spike response from the steroid drops prescribed following laser vision correction.

**Anjum Koreishi** Ophthalmologist Chicago, IL · Accepted Answer

Anjum Koreishi Ophthalmologist Chicago, IL

After LASIK, it could be due to the procedure itself or the steroids used after.

**Cze H. Low** Ophthalmologist Singapore, · Accepted Answer

Cze H. Low Ophthalmologist Singapore,

Underlying glaucoma or a reaction to steroid usage.