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Your prescription alone is not the only factor that will determine if you are a candidate for laser vision correction. Extensive testing, including corneal mapping and examination by your doctor will be necessary. Also, if you are over 40 and take your glasses off the read, you may require reading glasses after laser vision correction. Good luck.
Only your doctor can determine if you are a candidate for any vision correction procedure, but certainly by your prescription, you would appear to be an ideal candidate for vision correction. There are multiple procedures for vision correction especially for myopia (nearsightedness). LASIK is the most popular but RK (generally abandoned for better procedures), Intacs (again, largely abandoned for myopia but still used for Keratoconus by some doctors), PRK, LASIK , implantable contact lenses and a clear lens exchange are options. For low myopia in younger people, I prefer PRK. PRK, like LASIK, uses the Excimer laser to reshape the cornea. Unlike LASIK there is no flap created, therefore there is no possibility of flap related complications such as a displaced flap or inflammation or infection associated with the flap. Another feared complication of LASIK is ectasia or warpage of the cornea. This condition is exceedingly rare with modern LASIK and even more rare with PRK. The downside with PRK is slower healing and more discomfort. With that said, LASIK is an excellent and safe procedure that results in excellent vision in virtually every patient we have treated! The patient satisfaction with both procedures nearly 100%. Naturally, as with every medical procedure, there are risks. Be sure that you are comfortable with the risks in order to make an informed decision. Most people are unaware that even contact lenses have risks and lead to infections and loss of vision. Many doctors suggest and I agree that LASIK is actually safer than long term contact lens wear.The majority of patients in my hands with your prescription see 20/20 or better with either PRK or LASIK! Pick an experienced doctor or be willing to travel to find one and you are likely to be exceedingly happy with your life changing procedure!
Heavy lifting 1 month after LASIK should not affect the visual outcome. It is true that valsalva movement can cause small blot spots in the back of the eye, but that does not cause irritation and sensitivity. I recommend visiting your LASIK surgeon to make sure that you don't have any inflammation.
The best way for you to find out if anything is of concern with the blurred vision that you are experiencing would be for you to be seen by your surgeon or clinic. They will be able to determine the underlying issue to the blur and if needed be able to treat anything of concern.
Dry eye is common after LASIK. I usually pre-treat everyone with Thera-tears 4 times a day for a month before surgery. If you aren't using Thera-tears or Nano-tears MXP 4 or more times a day ask your doctor if you can. Sometimes the post op drops aggravate things so have your...
It's always best to use your shields post surgery for at least 1 week to prevent rubbing or hitting of the eyes in the middle of the night. There may not be any signs of pain when a flap is moved however seeing your ophthalmologist is recommended immediately as they can look at your eyes under...
If a prescription does not help you see better, it may indicate that there is an issue with the ocular surface, like dryness. I recommend aggressive use of preservative free artificial tears every two hours, taking Omega3 pills, and warm compresses. Continue seeing your eye doctor for regular ...
Sound like your eyes have a tendency cross. Since the double vision only occurs when both eyes are open, it doesn't sound like the LASIK per se caused your problem. If your wore, contacts before the LASIK you may have been able to notice the same issue. Overtime, the crossing gets more...
