I intend to get the Brazilian Blowout hair treatment soon, but want to make sure it doesn't affect the results of my LASIK procedure or the healing process. Unfortunately the Brazilian Blowout involves a barrage of chemicals that usually sting my eyes while I'm getting it, and also up to a few days after when I shower and the chemicals get released in the air. How soon before and after surgery is it safe to get it? (Note: the treatment involves more chemicals than hair coloring).
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Under correction is probably the second most common adverse effect of Lasik surgery. Dry eye is the most common adverse effect. Under correction is not necessarily normal but it is relatively common. It is more common if the prescription is unstable prior to the surgery which tends to...
PRK is actually a great solution for thin corneas. Ideally, you want to have 300 microns of residual cornea remaining after you have the laser procedure. That is the key factor as to whether you are a laser vision candidate be it PRK or LASIK.
I agree with Dr. Russo in that glasses are probably the best option. As a Lasik surgeon, I think surgery is not a good option because your niece's prescription will likely change as she ages and her eyes grows with her body. Her prescription may even improve. Contact lenses may be a possibility...