I had LASIK surgery in both eyes in October 2012. I was -6.5 in the right and -6.75 in the left. My left eye only improved to -0.75, so in March 2014, they did an Lasek enhancement. My vision is now worse then what it was, and I was informed yesterday it is +1.5, and can take 3 months to improve, is this normal? Should I go to another practice?
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I'm performing more LASEK procedures than any other surgeon in the US. About 1,000 per year. LASEK is safer than the older cutting LASIK procedure. That's why it's ok for special forces like SEALs but LASIK is not. Recovery takes longer. When I was doing LASIK my patients were fully recovered...
My advice would be to make sure the surgeon you consult with is a fellowship trained refractive specialist who is capable of doing LASEK or PRK. If the surgeon is comfortable with both procedures, they can recommend which they think is best for your and why. No one procedure is best for...
I don't know why people think that what they read on the internet is remotely reliable;)
you didn't damage your eyes permanently by smoking pot post-LASIK or LASEK
the reason you're not supposed to do this is that the smoke irritates the cornea, and can actually cause a...