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	Howard S. Kornstein, MD White Plains Ophthalmologist 61 Maple Avenue, White Plains		8 answers
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Will I Still Need Eye Drops Three Months After Lasik?

Howard S. Kornstein, MD

White Plains Ophthalmologist

PRK or Lasik for 8+ Myopia? I'm looking at getting lasik or PRK performed. My script reads (sph, cyl, ax) (-8.75, +2, 085) and (-8.00, +3.00, 080). My first consultation was last Saturday. With my correction, cornea shape, and pupil size, they recommended PRK. In response, I emailed PRK questions to my other clinics. One of them responded immediately that with over 5, they would not recommend PRK due to haze. They said that the first clinic had older lasers, which would not be sufficient lasik for me. Please help!

A: lasik vs prk for -8 myopia

Without knowing your corneal thickness or the appearance of your corneal topography, it is difficult to comment on your situation specifically. In general, for a surgeon who does both lasik and prk, lasik would be preferable for higher levels of myopia because healing is more predictable. However, relatively thin corneas and some topography patterns would tilt things in the direction of surface ablation (PRK, lasek). If you have any uncertainty about how to proceed, it's probably a good idea to get another consultation.

Howard S. Kornstein, MD

White Plains Ophthalmologist

Will Getting a Nose Job Ruin the PRK Eye Surgery I Had to Fix my Vision? I had LASIK on my right eye and PRK on my left eye to correct my vision. I know that after rhinoplasty, there is swelling near the eyes and I am worried that my vision will be affected by rhinoplasty. Should I worry about this or is it safe?

A: Rhinoplasty after laser vision correction

It would be unusual for rhinoplasty to have any significant effect on your vision, whether you've had laser vision correction or not.

Howard S. Kornstein, MD

White Plains Ophthalmologist

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	“Best Money I've Ever Spent” I had Lasik done about 5-6 years ago and am so happy with the results. I am now in my forties and have had bad eyesight since childhood with over -5 in each eye. I had researched this for YEARS before making the decision to go through with it. I actually would interview patients in the waiting rooms who were there for their follow ups. They gave me a valium to calm me down... more
	“Lasik is Incredible Gift!” There are some very important things to remember when getting Lasik. I had my surgery 5 years ago (at age 27), my eye sight is still 20/20. As a mom, it is SO nice to not have to reach for my glasses during a 4 am feeding, or have to put contacts into bloodshot eyes after being up all night with a crying baby. When you get Lasik, you must do two things: Find the BEST doctor... more
	“Custom Wavefront Bladeless Lasik -...” Prior to my surgery, I was extremely nearsighted. In fact, if my glasses fell of the nightstand during the night, I had trouble finding them again without calling for someone to help. I'd been in glasses since elementary school, and contact lenses since high school. Because of long work hours, frequent travel and dry eyes, contact lenses had become more uncomfortable. I was evaluated for... more
	“Terrible Pain - Can't Sleep! - New York” I am a physician, who had Lasik done by a renowned opthalmologist in NYC. Of course I did my research beforehand: spoke with prior patients, read the literature, surfed the internet. Saw the warnings. But figured the odds were in my favor, as I am a woman in my mid-30's, nowhere near menopause (which can exacerbate dry eye symptoms), without any other risk factos for complication... more