Got my pentacam scan done, and my doctor said I couldn't get regular LASIK, my power is -8 and corneal thickness is 540.(photos)

Question

Just wanted a second opinion, what are my best options?

Basil Pakeman, MD · Answer

Lasik is a wonderful vision correction surgery providing you are an ideal candidate. Individuals who are not ideal candidates should stay away for Lasik. Other possible option could be PRK, LASEK and intra-ocular contact Len providing you meet the criteria for these surgeries. Your doctor can best guide you.

Emil William Chynn, MD, FACS, MBA · Answer

the quality of your scans is not good so i can't really interpret them well over the internetbut in general, whenever someone says "you can't get LASIK" you must realize that there is a 90% chance that you can get PRK (which will HURT) or LASEK (which will not, but take 2-3 days more to recover than LASIK) or epiLASEK (which has a recovery of only 1-2 days more than LASIK)

Andrew Caster, MD · Answer

I cannot make a diagnosis over the internet. However, -8 nearsightedness and 540 micron corneas are both acceptable for Lasik.

Got my pentacam scan done, and my doctor said I couldn't get regular LASIK, my power is -8 and corneal thickness is 540.(photos)

Answers (3)

Recommended reading

Everything you need to know about LASIK

Our mission is to create a world where every investment in modern beauty is Worth It.

Got my pentacam scan done, and my doctor said I couldn't get regular LASIK, my power is -8 and corneal thickness is 540.(photos)

Answers (3)

Browse related questions

Recommended reading

Everything you need to know about LASIK

Our mission is to create a world where every investment in modern beauty is Worth It.