LASIK Over-Corrected me to .75 and .50. Should I get an enhancement, glasses or contacts?

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Before the surgery I was -3.5 in both eyes. It's been 2 months and I'm still .75/.50. Now my close up and intermediate vision is terrible. Should I risk getting another surgery or just wear contacts and reading glasses? This has been the worst decision of my life.

Martin L. Fox, MD · Answer

If you are of an age, i.e. over the age of 40, you should consider a LASIK enhancement combined with the FDA approved KAMRA corneal inlay which will afford you the opportunity to have excellent reading and intermediate vision as well as superb distance acuity.

Amy Kotecha, MD · Answer

I would suggest trying a pair of glasses for now and waiting if you are under 40.It may regress in time.If you are over 40 you may want to consider enhancing one eye as reading may be very difficult.

Arturo Chayet, MD · Answer

Wait at least 6 months for a new treatment, the over correction may fade out by then. Meanwhile, you can use readers. If you still feel uncomfortable after 6 months, then you may get another treatment.

Melissa Toyos, MD · Answer

You don't mention how old you are but being overcorrected after being near-sighted is a problem. I would make sure that all of the easily correctable issues like dry eye have been or are being addressed. It is normal for some regression to occur over time - usually 3-6 months and it might be worth waiting for that depending on what your correction was before LASIK. Also, for women of child-bearing age, it is normal to regress during pregnancy, which is often a permanent change. I would advise speaking to a physician you trust about these issues to make the right decision for you.

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