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ICL or PRK? (Photo)

prinkaMay 19, 2016
i have 541 corneal thickness, -7 in both eyes and am 23 years old. which would be the best option for me one doc recommended prk, most of them recommended icl but now i'm cofused.

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Dr. Emil William Chynn, MD, FACS, MBA
Board Certified Ophthalmologist
Answered on May 24, 2016
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According to your refraction, the amount of astigmatism is -1.25 Right and -0.75 Left.  However, your keratometry (measures shape of cornea) readings show a -3.75 Right and -4.00 Left astigmatism.  You actually have less refractive astigmatism now than before.  The ICL went almost...

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Yes-ICLs can be set for monovision. But at 57 my preference would be a Refractive Lens Exchange. This procedure stabilizes vision, allows the implantation of a Toric IOL, and means cataract surgery won't be needed in the future. If your natural lenses are very clear and free of any opacity...

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The quality of vision you describe is likely due to either a power miscalculation or an astigmatism axis issue from your toric implant. If the axis of your ICL is misplaced it can result in blurry vision. Likewise, if the power of the ICL is off it could leave vision poorly corrected as well....

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