i recently had a detached retina that was treated successfully. What are the risks of having laser eye suregery after a retinal detachment. Does PRK or Lasik offer any advantages/disadvantages? I am a healthy 48 year old male.
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September 19, 2012
Answer: Laser Eye Surgery after Retinal Detachment
We generally advise patients to wait at least a week after LASIK before they begin applying makeup or other eye products such as Latisse. Some patients feel more comfortable waiting a little longer and may wait as long as 2 weeks.
The eye heals very rapidly and infection are rare for...
Like any party of the body, your corneas heal after surgery. Most problems from eye rubbing occur in the first few hours after surgery. By 24 hours out, the surface of the eye is generally healed.
Normal eye rubbing is generally quite safe a week after LASIK, but why take...
There is no way you can get LASIK for that high an Rx, you would run out of tissue and it wouldn't be safe
i agree w dr kameen that most surgeons would recommend an ICL for Rxs higher than -10
i am presenting the largest case series in the US of extreme prescriptions like yours next week...
