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You do not need to treat the scar unless it is blurring your vision. If you have correction that you want to fix, then PRK would be the best option as it will reduce the scar and at the same time fix the vision correction. Sometimes it is not possible to perform LASIK with a significant scar.
It is likely that if you were told that you have a scar that the scar is not visible cosmetically and may not affect vision at all. In this case, there is really no need to treat the scar. It is like having a birth mark that nobody sees and doesn't affect you. LASIK would likely not eliminate the scar either since it creates a flap which is then replaced after the surgery. PRK could potentially treat the scar. In PRK, the corneal epithelium is removed and the underlying tissue is treated with a laser. Following treatment, a bandage contact lens is placed over the cornea and the epithelium grows back. A surface scar on the cornea can be eliminated via this procedure. Unless the scar is large and central, it often has no impact on vision.
It depends on the origin of the scar. I would suggest that you consult a cornea/refractive surgeon specialist to determine the best possible course of treatment.
Very farsighted patients generally do well with LASIK surgery, but it is not as easy a course as for nearsighted patients. With custom LASIK 98% of nearsighted patients generally are 20/20 or better, while with far-sighted patients it is closer to 90%. It also takes longer for farsighted...
Our feeling at Clearview, is that if you have any concerns about symptoms that were not there previous to your touching your eyes, you should be evaluated by your eye doctor. It is likely that you did not cause a major problem or you would be having blurred vision and persistent symptoms.
A side effect of any eye surgery is droopy eyelids presumably because an eyelid holder is used to open the eyes. Some people have worsening that persists while most people, it will resolve. It may take 6 months to improve to its preoperative state. If it does not, speak with your eye...
