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I have albinism and I have -14.00 which is my degree of nearsightedness. Is this degree too high/low to corrected with LASIK?

Treboss287Oct 13, 2016
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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Dr. Deborah DiStefano, MD
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Answered on Oct 16, 2016
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