FAQs

Get a second opinion.

Andrew Caster, MD

Contacts are much better; a patch won’t work well.

Andrew Caster, MD

Only if she develops an infection.

Andrew Caster, MD

Yes, you can have repeat Lasik. The possible complications are very similar to the first surgery.

Andrew Caster, MD

:It depends. You sound as if you are hyperopic, and if so, Lasik will probably correct your distance vision without furher significan change.

Andrew Caster, MD

Both Lasik and Lasek correct astigmatism. You can do without reading glasses if over 45 only if you get monovision, one eye for near and one for far.

Andrew Caster, MD

It varies, from around $1000-$6500. There are many factors that affect the price, but to a great degree you will get what you pay for.
Andrew Caster, MD

Andrew Caster, MD

It is fine to wear contacts after Lasik.

Andrew Caster, MD

YIt really depends on your degree of correction, and maybe on other factors such as pupil size. Overall, the percentage with today’s lasers is very low after 3 months, but at least 30 during the first 3 months.

Andrew Caster, MD

I would not trust a Lasik center that advertises $400 per eye, and then tries to do a bait and switch. These are your eyes and I would look for a reputable medical professional to treat them. You will get what you pay for, nothing more or less. When you find they right doctor, they can advise you about monovision and whether to have custom treatment or not.

Andrew Caster, MD

If the eyes are changing, then Lasik will not stop them from changing. 
Laser Eye Center is known as the low cost, low quality provider.

Andrew Caster, MD

hoosing monovision is a very personal choice. You should have your surgeon show you what it would be like before choosing.

Andrew Caster, MD

Wavefront enhancements are bing done on an off-label (non-FDA approved) basis. There is more work to be done to make them better, but they have helped others like you 

Andrew Caster, MD

Not recommended if the lazy eye is very lazy (amblyopic).

Andrew Caster, MD