Bad vision, what are my options for eye surgery?
Pat S asked:
I have -10 grade in both eyes. I heard about Lasik and PRK. Am I a candidate for these surgery? What are my other options?
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I have -10 grade in both eyes. I heard about Lasik and PRK. Am I a candidate for these surgery? What are my other options?
October 26th, 2009 at 4:56 am
Any sort of laser or refractive eye surgery opticians are dependent on the health of your eyes and in particular, the thickness of your cornea (given your high prescription). Therefore, the best advice for you would be for you to go to have a few consultations with different laser clinics to dicuss the options available to your eyes specifically. Most laser clinics offer this consultation free of charge with no obligation. Baby
October 28th, 2009 at 1:03 am
Sounds like youve done some research. First, your options may depend on your age. A safe age for refractive surgery would be 21 and over.
Surgery options include:
LASIK/LASEK
PRK
RK
Phakic IOLs
Pseudophakic IOLs
If youre doing okay with contacts and/or glasses, sometimes thats the best way to go - any surgery has risks
The only way to know if youre a candidate for any of the surgeries is to see an opthalmologist and be screened to see what would be best for your eyes. dougie