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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 microns (right). I don't have dry eyes issues. ? Should I go for Lasik as I am totally frustrated with glasses ? Is my corneal thickness good enough to correct my refractive error ? Will it be too risky for me to have it ? If I can do it then what is the chance of getting side effects like dry eyes,halos,glares etc?
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IHateGlasses
in Bangladesh
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LASIK or surface ablation (LASEK)
From the numbers that you have presented - both LASIK and surface ablation are appropriate procedure options for you. The advantage of LASIK is faster visual recovery (you can typically drive your car the next day). Surface ablation - such as LASEK - is also effective - but 4-6 days are required typically for the vision to improve for driving a car after the procedure. The good news is that by 3 months - the results of LASIK and surface ablation (such as LASEK) are...
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Miami Ophthalmologist
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Should I Have Lasik To Correct -3.00 to 20/20
Based on the information you have given, it seems your prescription and corneal thickness make you a good candidate for Laser Vision Correction(Lasik or PRK). My personal preference, providing your eye examination is perfectly normal, would be bilateral Lasik, as your visual recovery will be faster. In my opinion, PRK and Lasik are equally safe, but different, in the manner in which the eyes recover. All things being equal, I usually recommend Lasik for this prescription, as there is less...
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Lasik vs lasek
You have plenty of tissue to get any procedure you want
if you're concerned about dry eyes and night glare i would avoid LASIK if i were you
i had LASIK myself (was the 1st LASIK surgeon in NYC to have it himself, in 1999) and have some dry eyes and night glare because of this. not horrible, but not ideal
LASIK causes dry eyes because when you cut the corneal flap, you cut the corneal nerves, which never grow back. this denervates your cornea, and reduces sensation. this...
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Good Candidate for laser vision correction
Based on your numbers you appear to be a very good candidate for laser vision correction. There is always a risk for the complications you mentioned but fortunately that risk is very low.
New York Ophthalmologist
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