FAQs

Usually, the vision gets better as it heals.

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You have a slight undercorrection. If this persists, an enhancement will help greatly.

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Some people claim that these are helpful.

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Yes.

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It might. Also, a non-custom treatment might help.

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With modern equipment, we do not get “free flaps”. the most common problem is that you are close but not perfect and need a touch-up.

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Most doctors choose to use a lot of fluid. If you are concerned, then get a second opinion.

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Your vision will fluctuate — sometimes better, sometimes worse — for up to 3 months.

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Each time there is a risk of infection, flap problems, etc. No additional risk becasue it is the third time.

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No one should have Lasik unless their vision is stable. This is why you should be careful who you go to for the surgery.

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It is believed to be safe and effective with PRK, and is commonly used in this context.

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It would be best to get an eye exam to determine what is going on

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It is called phakic IOL or phakic implant. It is a foreign body in the eye, so it is more invasive and possibly has more complications that Lasik. Also, you can remove the lens if you want to, but that will not undo any damage that the lens might have done.

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CK can be performed on people with moderate dry eye.

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