I have high myopia left eye -7.50 right eye -10.75 . Should I just have cataract surgery and not lasik too?

December 22, 2013
Asked By:Sueke

I also have graves disease since 2001 so my eyes are slightly bulging. I developed dry eye in 2006 and use artificial tear drops. I now have cataracts also. My eye pressure is 20 in both eyes. I've read where its dangerous to try lasik also.

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August 6, 2018

Answer: No need for both procedures.

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Answer: No need for both procedures.

December 24, 2013

Answer: Lasik or cataract surgery

December 24, 2013

Answer: Lasik or cataract surgery

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