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I have high prescription hyperopia circa +12 and would like to understand if RLE is a feasible option?

Richard.HoarNov 1, 2013
I have recently started looking into the options of surgery for vision correction and have become aware of RLE. I am wondering if it would be an option, given my high prescription, but would like some advice first from an expert. Prescription: Right Eye: Sph +11.5 Cyl -075 Axis 180 Left Eye: Sph +12.0 Cyl -100 Axis 5 My eyes are very small, historically too small for soft lenses, if this has any bearing... And I am aged 39. I would appreciate any advice. Thanks in advance. Richard

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Dr. Kourosh Mohammadi, MD
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Answered on Nov 5, 2013
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Dr. Anthony J. Kameen, MD (retired)
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Answered on Nov 8, 2013
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