2 months post op LASIK, should I ask for enhancement?

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I got LASIK about 2 months ago and my vision is holding steady at 20/40 (was -3.00 in both eyes at first) I know that nothing can be perfect I'm not asking for 20/15 or even 20/20 but I feel that for the amount of money I paid 20/40 means I'd STILL have to wear glasses and that was the main reason why I got this done in the first place! At 3 months should I ask for an enhancement? I would actually be satisfied with 20/30 - 20/25 to be honest

Martin L. Fox, MD · Answer

Approximately 1-2% of patients who have custom Intralase LASIK will require refinement procedures due to their individual response to the excimer laser treatment. It is our policy to wait three months before refinement in order to assure refractive stability.

G. Brock Magruder Jr., MD · Answer

Congratulations on having your vision fixed, and I'm sorry you are of the few experiencing some early frustration. There are two issues here. The first is when do do a LASIK enhancement provided you are a candidate. I generally wait at least three months, and until the measurements have stabilized. Usually these enhancements are quite routine and I would tell you to expect better than 20/30! That is assuming that as of now you can see well with a small glasses correction. For example, your new prescription might be -0.50 and with that you can see 20/20 or better. This is very likely the case, so I expect you will end up with a great result. In extremely rare cases, the vision is not correctable with any glasses lens better than 20/40; in those unique situations no general guidelines apply.Good luck and let us know how you do!

Mark Hornfeld, DO · Answer

At 2 months, it's still too early to know if you've reached your end-point. Wait the full three months--if you're still not happy with the result, by all means ask what can be done to improve your situation.

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