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Of course it can. but other tests like OCT of the cornea might be very useful in showing depth and degree of the scar.Always consult your doctor
Yes, the flap never completely heals and with careful examination the edge of the flap can be identified.
I'd need to see the results of your left eye measurements to know for sure, but you may benefit from an enhancement. I perform these not before 3 months and when the vision has completely stabilized.Your left preop prescription was fairly large, and this does increase the chance of needing...
At minus 10 you might get away with LASIK but the quality of vision is probably better with a well done ICL. For big corrections there are quality of vision ( you can be 20/20 but 20/unhappy) concerns for higher prescriptions that aren't as concerning for lower level treatments with the e...
The short answer is, it depends. It depends on how strong your prescription is, whether you are nearsighted or farsighted, how regularly shaped your cornea is, your family history of corneal anomalies, and how much risk you are willing to take. Assuming that you are nearsighted, when we...
The most important question is how is your vision in your eyes? If it is good then you probably did not cause serious damage. If however your vision is poor or worse then you need to see your surgeon asap. If the vision is good, tearing is improving and you don't have any pain or thick yellow or...
As an MMA fighter, you should consider a surface treatment such as LASEK which in my opinion would be safer for you than LASIK. Yes, with LASIK a blow to the eye could dislodge your flap, even after 6 months. With LASEK, there is no flap, and you can completely avoid this concern.
Approximately 1-2% of patients who have custom Intralase LASIK will require refinement procedures due to their individual response to the excimer laser treatment. It is our policy to wait three months before refinement in order to assure refractive stability.