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I Am 50 Interested in Intralase Eye Laser Surgery, Should I Be Hesitant Since I Have Dry Eyes?

asked 8 months ago by shannu in Langley, BC
Latest answer by Mark Golden, MD
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Tags: age 45-54, candidate, dry eyes

I am 50 yrs old. I have myopia and seeing a very reputable surgeon in New West to do the Intralase Eye surgery. I am terrified as I have dry eyes. Will my farsighted vision be taken away after this surgery ? I am in two minds? Pls help asap?

4 answers to I Am 50 Interested in Intralase Eye Laser Surgery, Should I Be Hesitant Since I Have Dry Eyes?

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LASIK and Dry Eyes

Dry eyes can be a significant problem after LASIK. Anyone showing signs of dryess should have treatment first and then discuss the potential of additional therapeutic agents after surgery. LASIK whether with a microkeratome or an Intralase works by making a flap. In the cutting of the flap, corneal nerves are interuped which causes the worsening of dry eyes. If dryness is mild, we have a great deal of experience in helping those with such problems. If... more
Mark Golden, MD

Chicago Ophthalmologist
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Intralase dry eyes

Lasek is better if you have dry eyes BC no flap is cut so no nerves cut so no dry eyes. You'll need punctual plugs. ReadingVizion also because you're Presbyopic
Emil Chynn, MD

New York Ophthalmologist

www.ParkAvenueLasek.com

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Lasik and Dry Eye

This is an excellent question. Dry eye is something we watch closely for before LASIK surgery and if found we will treat it aggressively until we feel it is stable enough for LASIK. Uncontrolled dry eye is usually a contra-indication to eye surgery. Anyone with pre-existing dry eye should also be treated for an extended period of time after LASIK. The use of a LASER to create the corneal flap should also lessen the risk of post operative dry eye compared to use of a... more
Steven Dell, MD

Austin Ophthalmologist
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Dry Eyes and LASIK

We always have concern whenconsidering lasik on a patient with dry eyes. Having said that it is a matter of degree and the what refractive error with which we are dealing. Small amounts of treatment are not as concerning as larger amounts. Farsightedness has worse dryness complications than nearsightedness. Pre-treatment of the dry eye problem is very helpful.
Stuart Lewis, MD

Denver Ophthalmologist

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