Can You Have LASIK Twice?

I had LASIK eight years ago and have now begun to lose the clarity of my vision again. Can I do another LASIK surgery?

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IntraLase Lasik Vs Traditional Lasik

My friend just underwent lasic eye surgery but using a new technique called Intralase. She told me that intralase was better than lasik. She really...

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How Much Does LASIK Eye Surgery Cost?

I have seen the bargain ads for Lasik, and I know those deals can be dangerous or misleading. I'm just wondering what the appropriate price range...

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What is the Ideal Age to Have Lasik Eye Surgery?

At what age should you be before you undergo Lasik Eye Surgery to correct your vision? Is there any sort of age requirement or age limit to have laser...

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Lasik Vs. Wavefront Lasik - What's the Difference?

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Lasik Plus Vs Wavefront Lasik

Not sure i understand how each lasik is different.  cheers

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Wearing Contacts Before LASIK?

I had a consult for Lasik surgery 5 or 6 years ago, and at the time I was told I couldn't wear my contacts during the 3 weeks before surgery, which...

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Wearing Contact Lenses for Short Time Before Lasik?

I am considering Lasik and am going to make an appointment for a consultation this week.My question is, I have not worn contacts for months but wore...

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Lasik Side Effects

I fear complications or side effects of lasik. what are typical problems?

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LASEK Procedure: Who Should Consider Lasek Surgery?

I am tired of wearing glasses and contacts, but my vision is very bad, and I don't know if lasek surgery will work for me.  How do I know if...

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Too Old for Lasik?

Is there an age at which Lasik would be ill advised because you might still need glasses to correct age-related eye issues, or does Lasik preclude...

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Is It Safe to Fly After Lasik Surgery?

I am considering Lasik surgery and have an upcoming vacation that will keep me away from too much eye strain for at least a week, which I hear is...

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Lasik Doctor Consultation

Have a lasik appointment and need help on what to ask the lasik doc!

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Where Can I Find the Best Lasik Eye Center?

Please suggest resources that can help me find the best lasik doctor!

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What Are Good Lasik Eye Surgery Alternatives?

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Lasek Vs. Lasik: Pros and Cons

My research of laser eye surgery has found that most doctors appear to strongly prefer Lasek over Lasik becs with LASEK you don't have to relift...

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How Long Does Lasik Results Last?

I am 24 y/o and considering doing Lasik! Is it a one time procedure? Am I too young to get it?

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Lasik Eye Drops

What eye drops do you recommend following lasik? Will visine be fine? How long afterwards will i need them?

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Lasik for Astigmatism?

Can Lasik fix astigmatism and make vision better in general?

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Correcting Astigmatism with Intralase with Lasik?

I am going to be getting the Intralase with wave-guided Lasik with the Visx Star4 laser. The astigmatism is at a cylinder 3.75 and 2.75 in the other...

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With a Prescription of -10.5, Am I a Candidate for Lasik?

I keep hearing two different opinions: one that it's OK and people with higher prescriptions had Lasik done and have perfect vision now, and the other...

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Taking Contacts out 24 Hours Before Lasik Surgery, Too Soon?

I had an evaluation to see if I am a Lasik candidate yesterday. They instructed me to take my contacts out for 24 hours before the appointment. They...

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What is the Range of Lasik for Vision Correction?

As far as I know, I can't get LASIK because my prescription is a +5.50 which exceeds the range.  that true?

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What's the Catch with Lasik for $599/eye?

Obviously the bargain Lasik deals are a scam somehow... what's the truth? How can they afford to offer LASIK at those prices? I heard once that they...

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Are TLC Lasik Doctors the Best for Laser Eye Surgery?

I am looking for a laser eye surgeon to do Bladeless LASIK. Is TLC the best lasik clinic. TLC has really attractive financing avail, so would be...

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How Soon After Lasik Can I Bathe or Take a Shower?

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Best Lasik Technique to Minimize Side Effects?

I read that lasik side effect can incl night vision reduction and halos. Obvuisly want to avoid these. whats the best lasik technique, newest...

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Makeup After Lasik

How soon after Lasik surgery can I safely wear eye makeup, apply face lotion, and wash my face?

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Lasik for -0.5D Power to Get 6/6 Vision?

Dear sir,i have to join my training soon as i have qualified as a cadet in merchant navy. i have been given time for eye correction surgery by my...

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Lasik Eye Surgery While Breastfeeding

I am a breastfeeding mom who considers lasik eye surgery. I know that vision can change during pregnancy, but does the same apply to breastfeeding? Is...

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"No Touch" Alternative to Lasik?

There is a posting on realself about someone getting "no touch" laser eye surgery. they said its different from lasic in that the eye isnt...

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IFS Intralase Vs. Lasik - Will IFS Reduce Risk of Complications?

A eye clinic near me is promoting iFS intralase for vision correction. their ads say iFS is safer and faster than Lasik because its the latest...

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Lasik with Corneal Scar?

I have a corneal scar on my right eye due to a pseudomonas ulcer I had a month ago. I've told it is deep but is not close to the center of cornea...

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Northern NJ Lasik Doctor Recommendation

I went to the Lasik ctr in paramus nj. they quoted me a price of 4,500.00 as my eyes are -3.75 and -3.50 they told me it goes by eye weakness and...

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Is Lasik Surgery a Good Investment?

I was comparing costs of contacts, glasses and LASIK. In my situation the bifocals and frames with coated lenses are quite expensive. I understand...

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Is Bladeless Lasik the "Gold Standard"?

I was googling Bladeless LASIK and found information saying the incidence of dry eye complications from Lasik may be reduced with Bladeless LASIK. Can...

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Will I Need Reading Glasses After Lasik?

Is there anything that can be done before or during Lasik to prevent the need for reading glasses?

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Can You Have Regular Lasik and then Change to Mono Vision Lasik?

Can You Have Regular Lasik and then Change to Mono Vision Lasik?

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What effect does wearing a contact have on your cornea before Lasek?

Hi I'm 25 years old and I have been wearing soft contact lenses for about 5 years.I want to know that does it effect on cornea diameter and...

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Do You Have to Be over a Certain Age to Have Lasik Eye Surgery?

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Age Limit for Lasik?

I am a 54 year old male. is lasik advisable for someone my age

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Very Large Pupils and Lasik Surgery

What do most lasik surgeons consider very large pupils? I've read the pupil dilates naturally at night from 5-8 mm. Can it get bigger than that?...

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Lasik and Menopause

1'm 46, menopausal, have had 30 yrs of contacts, have thick corneas (-7,-8) While I'm scheduled for surgery soon, I'm afraid. Will I have...

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Lasik in a Scarred Eye?

I was diagnosed with keratitis a couple of months ago that has since cleared up, but left a small scar on my right eye. I've read mixed opinions...

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Problems, Risks, Drawbacks of Lasik Eye Surgery

Sir I am 22 years old and I have been wearing contact lense for last six years. I have heard about some serious drawbacks of lasik such as flap never...

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3 Questions to Ask when Choosing a Lasik Doctor?

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Lasek Vs. Lasik for High Myopia

If you are a good candidate for both procedures, which is preferred for patients with high myopes (greater the -7.00). i would like a definitive...

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What Size is the Flap Cut for Intralase?

Just doing some research on how the flap is made. I was wondering if the flap is cut to the size of your iris to enlarge a treatment zone or how does...

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Is Intralase Femtosecond Bladefree Lasik Safest for Dry Eyes?

I am 25,indian female,nearsighted since was 6.My refractive powers- left eye: myopic=-10.5 astigmatism= -2.5*170 axis.Right eye: myopic -5.5...

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Risk In Wearing Contacts Before LASIK Surgery?

I have gone for my Lasik consultation were they checked my eyes. I did not wear my contacts for two weeks and came back to have them dilated and...

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What is the Latest Equipment on the LASIK Procedure?

I have a consultation appt with my surgeon to determine if i am a good candidate for the LASIK procedure and I want to know what is the latest...

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Wear Soft Contacts Before Lasik?

I've Worn RGP Contacts for over 10 Years.  I've been told that I would have to wear glasses for 6 weeks or more before I could have LASIK...

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Lasik Vs Lasek

 Am 49 Years Old and Wear Bi-focals. I don't really care about seeing things at a distance but would love to be able to read or watch...

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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...

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How is PresbyLASIK Different from LASIK for Monovision?

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Lasik on Scarred Cornea

I had a bacterial keratitis 4 months back which left small scar on my rt cornea. Vision is 6/6,power -6,thickness 526. Kindly conferm any surgery to...

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Lasik Doctor Recommendations in Minneapolis, Minnesota?

Can anyone recommend good doctors/centers to have the Lasik done in Minneapolis?

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Please Recommend a Great Lasik Surgeon in Seattle?

Anyone have a recommendation for a Lasik surgeon in the Seattle area? Also I have put away $2040 for the surgery via flexible benefits and I also...

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3 Worst Lasik Complications

I am fearful of lasik and wonder what's the worst potential outcome. I know one bad complication could be a irreversibly scarred cornea which...

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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...

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Candidates for Implantable Collamer Lense?

I was told my cornea was too "weak" to be a candidate for laser eye surgery. It was suggested I consider "Implantable collamer...

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LASIK and Farsightedness

Hello! I'm 25 years old, was born farsighted and currently wearing +4.5 diopter eyeglasses. Lately I was suffering from various symptoms due to...

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Average Cost of Lasik for One Eye?

Only one eye is nearsighted.

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Am I Less Likely to Have Dry Eyes After Having Prk or Lasik Surgery?

If this is a common side effect of both, which procedure has a faster recovery time?

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Wearing Contacts Prior to LASIK - Non-regular Contact Wearer

I have LASIK scheduled for Thursday this week. I found the instructions and read them over and caught the part about not wearing contacts. I have worn...

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What Kind of Eye Drops Are Needed After Lasik Eye Surgery?

How often are they needed during the day? On average, how long will I need to use eye drops after Lasik? Weeks, months?

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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...

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What Are the Uses of Pachymetry in Lasik?

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LASIK and Sensivity to Contact Lenses

Hello, I have weared contact lenses for years, until my left eye developed a chronic sensitivity towards contact lenses. I have tried various kinds of...

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What is a Glare Sensitivity Test?

What is a glare sensitivity test and should I be requesting one before and after having lasik?

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What if the LASIK Doctor Says That They Are Unable to Answer Additional Questions?

I had a consultation recently with a LASIK doctor who is offering a discount price on the Wavelength Allegretto Process. I thoroughly researched him...

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Can You Get Better Than 20/20 Vision Using LASIK?

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Does Lasik Cause Pupil Shift?

I've read some articles that having lasik causes your pupils to shift off center. Just wondering how true is this. Is a persons pupils naturally...

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Femtosecond Laser Flap Making

What does "femtosecond laser flap making" mean? is this a new technique?

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Which Procedure Would Create Less Prominent Corneal Flap Scar? Intralase or Microkeratome?

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42 and +5 Hyperopia - What Are my Options?

I've been farsighted since my teens. I started in the 2-3 Diopter range as a teen, and now I am +3.75 in my dominant eye and +5.00 in my...

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Is LASIK a Good Way to Correct Presbyopia?

What makes a good candidate for correcting presbyopia with LASIK?

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Toric Lenses and Wavefront ILasik Pre-op Timing

I have read varying timetables regarding the discontinuation of toric lens wear prior to a Lasik pre-op appointment. I have heard 2 weeks, which was...

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Does Orthokeratology Provide Positive Results in Terms of Enhancing One's Vision?

I am 20 years old, nearsighted and have mild astigmatism. However, I have not had an eye exam in a year and I am pretty sure that my eyes have gotten...

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Should I Have Lasik to Correct to 20/20 ?

I am 26 yrs old and my prescription is stable at -5.75 in right eye with -1.00 astigmatism, 42 axis and -6.00 in left eye with -1.00 astigmatism nd...

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What Are the Chances of Getting Glaucoma After Receiving Lasik Eye Surgery?

Are the chances increased because of this type of surgery?

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Are Latoya Jackson's Lasik Problems Common?

I recently saw Latoya Jackson on Celebrity Apprentice and she was complaining about her eyes being blurry when she woke up. She said it was like she...

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lifetime enhancement warranty

My husband is considering LASIK surgery, and the doctor we went to quoted us a price for the surgery, and also the surgery with a 1 year, 5 year, and...

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Lasik and Eye Allergy. Can I Get Lasik While I'm On Eyedrops?

I've been wearing lenses for 10 years( that never hurt me) and i got allergic conjunctivitis for 7 days i'm now on patanol and steroid and my...

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Lasik waiver for pupils larger than normal

I was wondering that when you have your pre op exam is there a form that you would have to sign if the doctor tells you your pupils are larger than...

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Lazy Eye - Is Lasik Surgery Right for Me?

I have a condition called lazy eye. Also, I have a strong level of nearsightness and astigmatism on that eye. I have been wearing glasses since I was...

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Does it Seem Strange or Reasonable for a Doctor to Not Use WaveFront in his Office?

I recently had a consultation with experienced Lasik surgeon in Manhattan. When I inquired as to whether he uses wavefront with his VISX S4 IR, he...

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How Long to Wait for Lasik After Levator Resection?

I had levator rescection and Blepharoplasty 10 days ago so, I am currently out of my gas permeable contacts for a couple weeks. I was thinking about...

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Medication Causes Blurry Vision - Am I Still a Lasik Candidate?

I am very nearsighted, but I'm also on venlafaxine and one of the side effects I have from it is blurry vision. Is it still possible for me to get...

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LASEK Follow Ups for Out of Town Patients

I am considering LASEK, and there is a certain doctor I want to go to (all around me are those "buy one eye, get one free" clinics - no...

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Wavelight Allegretto Vs. Nidek for Lasik?

I have the option of a good doctor (25,000 patients) using Wavelight Allegretto or another doctor with much more overall experience (45,000 patients)...

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Help Reduce Halos After Lasik?

Are there scenarios where glare halos are more common for Lasik patients? Are they more common at night or daytime? What can be done to correct or...

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I Am -2.25 Diopter in Nearsightness, Should I Get LASIK?

I am 24.should I go for lasik surgery?How about smile treatement?

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LASIK Observation

Is it reasonable to ask my doctor if I can observe a LASIK procedure performed before deciding if I should do it?

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Lasik and Lateral Canthoplasty Medial Epicantho at the Same Time

I know u cant do blepharoplasty and lasik in one sitting because of the eyelid intersection, but what about epicantho and lateral cantho AND lasik,...

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Am I Crazy to Do LASIK with This Low Rx? I Would Sincerely Appreciate Advice (photo).

CHECKED YESTERDAY Cornea: (L) 551 microns (R) 534 microns Power: (L) + 1.75 | -1.25 x 180 (6/6). (R) -1.00 x 15 (6/4.5 -2) Some doctors said I...

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What are the Different Cons that Could Come Along with getting LASIK?

I've wanted custom wave-front LASIK for many years; my vision in both eyes is -3.75 and has remaind stable. Dr. says I'm a candidate; however...

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Should I Have Lasik to Correct -3.00 to 20/20 ?

I am 24 yrs old and my prescription is stable at -3.00 (both eyes) with -1.00 astigmatism is left eye. Corneal thickness: 560 microns (left) and 557...

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Will Lasik Lead to Corneal Transplant?

Is it true that after Lasik/ PRK a patient is in very high risk of corneal transplant years after the procedure? There are stories of corneal...

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What Are the Risks of Lasik Eye Surgery?

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Lasik or PRK best for Glare Issues?

Trying to decide between lasik and prk(8 and 8.75 myopias). Most recent consultation has Femto LDV bladeless technology and Wavelight Allegretto. My...

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Lasik and Eye Infection

I'm scheduled to have my lasik in 3 days and i got mild eye infection my DR put me on antibiotics eye drops and ointment .. and told me it will...

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ASA, PRK, or LASIK, Which is Least Invasive?

I need to correct my vision to 20/20 or better. Right now I have 20/30- and 20/25 with slight astigmatism. I want to join French NAVY. But they dont...

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What Medical History Should I Share with my Doctor Before Lasik Surgery?

What qualities that would make me a good candidate for Lasik Eye Surgery? Is there any specific medical history that my doctor needs to know before...

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Refractive Surgery Advertising - Deceptive?

A criticism of refractive surgery is that its advertised that one will no longer need glasses or contacts. My understanding is that prescription there...

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Who Makes a Better Candidate for Custom Lasik Rather Than Traditional?

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Doctor Says I Cannot Have Lasik Because of Blackhole In Retina?

I have taken Lasic pre check up in one of the famous lasic centres. Eventhough i have enough retina thickness(i.e.,577), Doctor said thet iam not...

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Is It Safe To Get Lasik After Being Diagnosed With Epilepsy?

I was diagnosed with Epilepsy 10 months ago and with medication, have been seizure free for 9 months. Is it possible for me to get Lasik?

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I Have A Thin Cornea, and Diagnosed With Ankylosing Spondylitis. Lasik/PRK or Problems to Be Aware Of?

I have been advised that I have a thin cornea size of 478 microns. A few years ago, I was diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis. My contact lens...

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Are There More Advantages to PRK or Lasik?

Why would someone chose PRK over Lasik? What are the benefits and criteria for considering each one?

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Age 31. Prescription -5.5 and -4.5, Am I A Candidate For Lasik?

I'm 31 years old with my prescription -5.5 and -4.5 for left and right eye resp. my prescription is stable for about 3 years .. can i do lasik and...

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How Long to Wait for Lasik Surgery Without Wearing Hard Lenses?

How long do I need to go without wearing my hard lenses before having lasik surgery?

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How Long do I Need to Wait to Get Mullerectomy After having LASIK?

I had a unilateral mullerectomy 3 weeks ago for ptosis r/t contact lens use, and now need to have the other eyelid done. My surgeon wants to wait a...

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Born With Detached Retina. What are my Options?

Im 16 and I was born with a detached retina in my right eye can I get some kind of surgery to help me so I can see again? And if so how do I become a...

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Not Dependent on Glasses. Is My Vision Stabilized?

I stopped using my eye glasses for extended period of time. During the years I havent seen any changes in my vision. Would my eye considered to by...

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Lasik and Oral Steroid Combination Now Allowed?

I'm on low dose steroids ( prednisolone 10mg/ day) and while searching on the websites about lasik i read that lasik is not allowed in patients on...