Beverly Hills Ophthalmologists

Can You Schedule a Lasik Consult and then the Procedure the Following Day?

I was just wondering if it was possible to schedule a consultation one day and then the following day have the procedure done? I am driving about two hundred miles to have this procedure and it would be a great help if I didn't have to complete the drive two weeks in a row. The facility I am going to suggested a consult this week and then surgery the following week. Thanks in advance!

Yes, you can have the consultation one day and the treatment the next. There is no medical reason why this cannot be done. Make sure you leave out your contact lenses for an appropriate amount of time.

Andrew Caster, MD

Los Angeles Ophthalmologist

Will Pregnancy Change my Lasik Result?

Im 30 and have a consult for Lasik. My vision is -1.0 AND -2.25. if I get pregnant again (I have a 4 1/2 year old) is there a possibility it will ruin my results? I heard pregnancy can change your vision. Im not planning on any more children soon. Second question is usually with my slight prescription is the newer Custom LASIK, Custom PRK or Custom All-Laser LASIK a good choice or would regular lasiks most likely be enough? Thank you in advanced for your answers :)

Pregnancy can sometimes (rarely) cause a minor shift in vision, which is usually temporary. Therefore, we do not like to treat women who are currently pregnant or who are breast feeding. In very rare cases, there will be a minor permanent shift in vision following pregnancy, which can be corrected by Lasik if needed.

Andrew Caster, MD

Los Angeles Ophthalmologist

Are My Corneas Too Thin For Lasik?

I have 564 and 562 micron corneas +1.75 Lt +1.75 rt astigmatism yes of course. how thin is to thin for lasik which I would prefer over PRK. I would prefer lasik over prk however the lasik plus folks said prk for me!

Your corneal thicknesses certainly seem adequate for LASIK; however, I'd be interested in knowing your full prescription including your degree of astigmatism in each eye. If you were told you are a better PRK candidate you may have some topographical abnormality or some other findings that may make LASIK less safe. You may consider getting a second opinion if you're not entirely confident with your first consultation. At the end of the day remember this is elective surgery.

Armin Vishteh, MD

Beverly Hills Ophthalmologist