You need to wait for at least 6 months; in most cases, the visual symptoms atttenuate and vanish in that period of time. When it persists, undersurface (back flap) ablation can be indicated. I have retreated about 5 cases of persisting rainbow glare with that technique. They all do fine, in one case the symptoms had not fully disappeared with the first ablation (10 microns) so I decided to perform a second undersurface ablation with the same depth. This was efficient to alleviate the patient with the residual glare.
Persistent rainbow glare after LASIK: treatment
Votre question
Hi Dr. Gatinel, I hope English is ok. I’ve read your paper on your treatment of the prism side effect of LASIK. I had surgery a few days and I’m experiencing these symptoms, 4 vertical bands of rainbow, around light sources. My question is what percentage of cases like mine take care of themselves, and…
Notre réponse
Mis à jour le 18 août 2026
Une réponse à « Persistent rainbow glare after LASIK: treatment »
-
Dr. Gatinel,
Thank you so much for your reply ! I can wait 6 months. Sorry for the multiple emails, I have been feeling a bit panicked. This information is greatly appreciated.
I’ll contact you in Februrary if my condition persists.
Je vous souhaite un bel été.
Merci,
Mike D
Laisser un commentaire