Hi, I'm in the military, and I really want to correct my vision via PRK or LASIK. I'm leaning towards PRK due to the huge encouragement I got from the doctors and other soldiers saying that's the best way to go since I jump out of airplanes and dive under water for long periods of time. So yeah.
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March 18, 2017
Answer: Corneal thickness and laser vison correction
A corneal thickness of 520 µm is normal and is most likely fine for LASIK with a -6.00 with no astigmatism.
The reason that someone who is a candidate for LASIK but would choose PRK instead has to do with types of activity. Individuals who participate in aggressive ...
It is best to wait until your allergic reaction is fully resolved. Allergies can lead to eye rubbing which can be dangerous after refractive surgery as well as dry eyes which are a risk factor for regression. Better to wait now than to have a complication later on!
It typically takes about 3 months to reach your full vision after PRK. After this time, if the vision is not ideal, then further treatment may be needed. I would recommend that you see your doctor to determine what the problem is now, and what should be done to improve it. You should expect...
