I am 48 and considering wave-front lasik surgery to correct my farsightedness.I currently wear progressive glasses at +4.25. I have a lot of cornea tissue (620 micrometer) and my pupils are below 6mm. I am reading many sites that do not recommend lasik for my level of farsightedness. Is Lasik successful for someone in my situation? Can regression take me back to a high prescription? Thanks
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Our feeling at Clearview, is that if you have any concerns about symptoms that were not there previous to your touching your eyes, you should be evaluated by your eye doctor. It is likely that you did not cause a major problem or you would be having blurred vision and persistent symptoms.
A side effect of any eye surgery is droopy eyelids presumably because an eyelid holder is used to open the eyes. Some people have worsening that persists while most people, it will resolve. It may take 6 months to improve to its preoperative state. If it does not, speak with your eye...
The FDA requires surgeons to wait until age 18 before performing Laser Vision Correction(Lasik or PRK). It is OK for you to begin to research the procedure and even get a consultation to begin to get an idea of when your eyes will be stable for treatment. I would think you will be well...