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Can a Doctor Tell if I Have Had LASEK Treatment

asked 9 months ago by redfox452 in Dublin
Latest answer by Mark Golden, MD
Question viewed 160 times
Tags: 2 years post-op

I had LASEK surgery on both eyes in 2008 would a doctor be able to tell if i had any surgery on my eyes now. My vision is still 20/20 now and i have no problems with my vision.

3 answers to Can a Doctor Tell if I Have Had LASEK Treatment

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Can a Doctor Tell if I have had LASEK

On routine eye examinations, doctors can be fooled as your eye will appear normal on biomicroscopic testing. However, if the eye doctor performs more thorough testing such as corneal topography or corneal thickness measurements, then the doctor should be able to ascertain that you have had LASEK, PRK or LASIK. As a patient, it is your obligation to detail disclose that you have had prior refractive surgery as this can impact the intraocular pressure measurement, and... more
Sandy Feldman, MD

San Diego Ophthalmologist
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Good question

After surface ablation procedures such as LASEK & PRK the cornea typically appears perfectly normal once the initial healing phase ends. Therefore, especially years after surgery as in your case, it is often difficult for a doctor to tell that any surgery has been done (even when using our high magnification slit lamps). Of course, you should always give an accurate medical and surgical history when seeing a new physician as withholding information could adversely impact your care. more
Christopher Starr, MD

New York Ophthalmologist
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Can a Doctor Tell if I Have Had LASEK TREATMENT?

LASEK is a form of Advanced Surface Ablation (ASA) just like Photorefractive Keratoplasty (PRK). The process involves removing the top surface layer of the cornea, the epithelium, reshaping the cornea, and then replacing the epithelium. A bandage contact lens is then placed over the cornea and it then typically takes three to four days to allow the eye to heal. At one time, some ophthalmologist thought that superior results were achieved by replacing the epithelium. ... more
Mark Golden, MD

Chicago Ophthalmologist

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