But by having such a high astigmatism what are the odds of being eligible for PRK or LASIK? If not anything I can do such as a Toric lens? I don't want to give up a dream job Of policing for this. Prescription R:+0.25 s -6.75 CYL 002 Axis L:+1.00 S -7.00 CYL 178 Axis. I’m not sure of my cornea thickness yet My appointment is a month away.
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May 6, 2020
Answer: Too much astigmatism for LASIK or PRK but can get LASEK
I actually treated a very nice younger man from Switzerland who flew into see me, as he did an incredible amount of research and somehow figured out I have more experience with LASEK over LASIK than any other surgeon in the US perhaps. It sounds like you have HOA. The only laser brand...
It is normal bc recovery after PRK takes a long time
that's why LASIK was invented
if you couldn't get LASIK bc of a thin cornea or high Rx, then you should have gotten a LASEK, it's like a fast-recovery form of PRK
Symptoms like the ones that you describe can be very normal during the PRK healing phase. Healing from PRK presents much more variability from patient to patient and eye to eye than LASIK. I think it wouldn't be a bad idea for you to see your doctor; it will...
