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Am I a candidate for LASIK if I am +9.50?

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MyaVTDec 23, 2017
My contact lense prescription is a +9.50. I am wondering if Lasik could do anything for me? I have tried to look it up before. The results always come back for myopia only. I appreciate your help!

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Dr. Jay Bansal, MD
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Jon Dishler, MD, FACS

I would not worry about tap water going into your eyes 3 days post op.  The water in almost all places has chlorine added and is  unlikely to cause any problems.  It is a good idea to stay out of public pools, hot tubs and mountain streams and hot springs for a few weeks however.

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Jon Dishler, MD, FACS

I do not think this is likely connected to your LASIK, but if you have a sudden onset of more floaters, and see a "fly" in your vision, it sounds like you have had a vitreous separation.  This is usually benign, but if recent onset, and especially if also associated with a sudden increase in ...

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Ahad Mahootchi, MD

Your astigmatism is mild by most standards. It should easily be corrected by contacts ( with many options) or most laser vision correction systems in the US.

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