Comments on: How reliable is LASIK for someone who’s eyes may not be done changing?

By: Alfred

Alfred — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 04:35:46 +0000

Maybe a check of eye condition with the doc will be the best. Lasik does make sense but surely all need to wear spect after the age of 40.

By: Bindy

Bindy — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 06:10:22 +0000

There are guidelines that are used to gauge how stable your prescription is. If over a year there is little change, then in most cases you would be considered suitable.

At your age, I would hardly imagine your prescription would do a whole lot of changing. In Australia, many surgeons offer retreatment over a given period should there be any change.

A good idea would be to have an assessment at a laser clinic and they should be able to give you a good idea of what your likely outcome would be.

Do you only have astigmatism? or are you myopic and astigmatic? The latter would usually have a better outcome.

By: eee

eee — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 07:21:58 +0000

if at this age your degree is still increasing, it is not advisable to go for lasik.
i believe it is an increasing length of your eyeball that is causing the increase in degree. this is something lasik cannot correct. what lasik does is that it cuts off part of your cornea to decrease to your desired prescription but it cannot prevent any increase