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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 136 axis. Corneal thickness: 502 microns in both eyes. I do not have dry eyes issues. I am Asian (Indian ) Should I go for Lasik as I am totally frustrated with glasses wearing them for almost 14 years ? Is my corneal thickness good enough to correct my refractive error ? Will it be too risky for me to have it ? which surgery technique would be best?
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Dhaval
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LASIK or PRK to Get to 20/20 Vision
Your corneas are borderline thickness for your degree of refractive error (your prescription).
Your ophthalmologist will need to run your specific numbers carefully and may need to use a smaller treatment zone, a thinner flap, or no blend zone. You might want to consider PRK or LASEK which would allow you a larger treatment and blend zone. PRK and LASEK have equal benefit as LASIK, but do require longer to recover. Generally, consults are free so I would get...
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LASIK for 20/20
I agree with previous posts that you appear to be a good candidate for a refractive laser vision correction procedure. I would add that while 20/20 (or even better) is the goal of every procedure, it is not 100% guaranteed. Some people will not be correctable to 20/20 and while the laser is extremely accurate, nothing is 100% predictable and individual variations can lead to occasional residual refractive error. 20/20 is likely but not guaranteed.
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Both LASIK and Surface Ablation are appropriate options
Both surface ablation and LASIK are appropriate options based on your initial description of your condition. However, a complete exam including corneal mapping is required before one can determine whether you are a candidate. Both procedures (LASIK and surface ablation) provide excellent visual results and are equally safe with your prescription.
Bill Trattler, MD
Miami, FL
Miami Ophthalmologist
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Mc Lean Ophthalmologist
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A Full Evaluation is Necessary to Determine LASIK Suitability
From what you have posted there is no contra-indication to an IntraLase LASIK. Other factors are your topography and general eye health as well as the presence of systemic conditions/medications. An experienced refractive surgeon should evaluate you to determine whether you are, in fact, a good candidate. Wishing you success.
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Lasek vs LASIK
I'm a firm believer of Lasek Safer than LASIK w less night glare and dry eyes That's coming fr me who had LASIK myself and performed 5,000 lasiks before switching to noncutting Lasek in 2005
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