I have a corneal scar due to contact lens on a superficial level. Is LASIK safe for me?

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with a depth of .18mm & corneal thickness is .53mm. Corneal sensations and BAD is also normal . is LASIK safe for me? Or should I go for prk or ICL???

Mazin Yaldo, MD · Answer

If your corneal
scar is not at all affecting vision, and your corneal shape is otherwise
normal, LASIK would be a perfectly acceptable option for you.  If, on the other hand, the corneal scar
IS affecting your vision, a surface ablation treatment (PRK, epi-LASIK, LASEK)
would be preferred in that it would treat your refractive error, AND it would
help eliminate the scar.  ICL is
generally preferred for severe corrections, or cases where the structure of the
cornea is not normal (form-fruste keratoconus, pellucid marginal degeneration,
etc).

Martin L. Fox, MD · Answer

Corneal scars do not contraindicate Lasik surgery unless they are associated with significant corneal thinning. In such cases ICL or PRK are safer options.

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