I have albinism and my old prescription says I have -14.00 which is my degree of nearsightedness. Is this degree too high/low to corrected with LASIK. I also have nystagmus but I've seen newer laser technology that can follow the rapid eye movement.
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It is likely that you are a candidate for a "surface " procedure ONLY, the determining factor being the cornea topography, which I would be happy to review. PRK is the most common no-flap procedure. LASEK is a slight variation of PRK that only increases the recovery time.
If you improved temporarily after a no steroidal (diclofenac), you are more than likely suffering from dry eye. My first recommendations are preserved free years, high quality fish oil, and turn off fans at night. You can also consider drops like Restasis or Xiidra and alternative treatments...
Typically, patients can resume going to the gym approximately a week after surgery depending upon the type of exercise. Anything that involves extensive exertion or where the eye may potentially get hit, we tell patients to avoid and is discussed with each patient on a case by case basis. We a...
