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What does Lasik do and why is it popular?

What does Lasik do and why is it popular?

What can't Lasik do?

What can’t Lasik do?

When can I drive and go back to work?

When can I drive and go back to work?

Can I have Lasik done again if I need to?

Can I have Lasik done again if I need to?

Does Lasik hurt?

Does Lasik hurt?

What is the difference between PRK, Lasik and Smile Lasik ?

What is the difference between PRK, Lasik and Smile Lasik ?

Are all patients who wear glasses and contacts candidates for Lasik?

Are all patients who wear glasses and contacts candidates for Lasik?

Has anyone gone blind from Lasik?

Has anyone gone blind from Lasik?

What if I blink or move during the procedure?

What if I blink or move during the procedure?

How long does Lasik last for?

How long does Lasik last for?

Will I need to undergo anesthesia?

Will I need to undergo anesthesia?

How long will the Lasik treatment take?

How long will the Lasik treatment take?

What is the recovery time after Lasik ?

What is the recovery time after Lasik ?

What is Smile Lasik?

What is Smile Lasik?

Can Lasik eliminate my reading glasses?

Can Lasik eliminate my reading glasses?

Is there pain after Lasik?

Is there pain after Lasik?

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would i be able to get the surgery done if i am 16 years old?

You must wait until your eyes stop changing, which may be in the late teens or early twenties.

Andrew Caster, MD
Caster Eye Center
Beverly Hills, California
www.castervision.com

I am going to have lasik surgery next week. I have qualified for custom lasik and am try to decide rather to have custom or contemporary. I understand that custom fixes sharpness issues like halos around lights and seeing specific details in faces and such. I have no problem with this issue now so would it be ponitless to have the custom lasik, or is this a problem that can develop after conventional lasik.

It is a problem that can develop after Lasik, with conventional or custom treatment, but it is less common after custom treatment.

Andrew Caster, MD

Dear Doctor, I recently underwent Lasik Eye surgery (Nidek Baush and Lomb) procedure. It has been almost 3 weeks and I am still seeing blurry most of the time. I can see letters and objects but without any clear definition around them. It is definitely worse than when I use to wear glasses and/or contacts. My previous prescription was 2.5 in my right eye and 2.75 in my left eye, with astigmatism of .4 in each eye. According to my eye surgeon, what I am experiencing is completely normal. However, from my conversations with other people that had similar procedures done these symptoms were only experienced the first 4 days. The problem is worse at night when I can barely read signs on the highway or stores (all the letters are fussy). Within a week and according to my first week post-operation exam, I was 20/30 on the left eye and 20/25 in the right eye. Are these symptoms normal, if not what are your recommendations?. Best regards and thanks in advance, Markus

There is a very wide variation in the reaction to the surgery during the first few weeks, so what you are experiencing is probably normal. After 2-3 months it will be clear whether you need an enhancement.

Andrew Caster, MD
Caster Eye Center
Beverly Hills, California

I am a pilot by profession. 8mm pupils and -3.25 in each eye. All other factors eg corneal thickness are fine. Initial consultation 2 years ago suggested not a good idea to undergo LASIK. It has now been suggested that if 7mm of the cornea is treated plus the “fade area?” given a relatively mild dose of myopia that this should be fine!? Please would you give me your opinion. With my livelyhood at stake am I crazy to even consider the procedure. Many thanks Trevor Warner

There is a lot of confusion and contradictory scientific evidence regarding the impact of larger pupils (yours are larger) on the creation of glare after Lasik. Since we don’t know for sure, I always take the conservative approach and advise patients that larger pupils may increase the risk of glare and halos. We cannot predict who will get glare and how much they will get.

Andrew Caster, MD
Caster Eye Center
Beverly Hills, California
www.castervision.com

i have 2 questions 1.i had a lasik surgery but it wasnt completed(the laser wasnt used) because the suction ring didnt fix my eye… so is that really something that can happen? 2. i also need to know how much time i must wait before i can go under a second lasik procedure on my eye after the first one wasnt done? p.s my doctor put a lense in my eye for 4 days and when he removed it my vison was blurred in my right eye which is the eye that had gone under the first lasik procedure.

Sometimes the suction ring doesn’t fit correctly, and the surgery must be postpned. Depending on your specific situation, surgery can be done a week later, or sometimes it is best to wait three months.

Andrew Caster, MD
Caster Eye Center
Beverly HIlls, California

I just had a lasik evaluation today and booked the surgery for a week from now. I was told I’m a borderline candidate in that my cornea is thinner than average. I was directed to have the intralase procedure as it is more precise when making the corneal flap. I was told I will not be able to have enhancements due to lack of corneal tissue. Should I be concerned about this?

You should be able to have an enhancement, if needed, with PRK.

Andrew Caster, MD

I would like to pursue LASIKs surgery, but there is a good chance I will be joining the Air Force or NASA’s astronaut corps someday. Is it possible for Air Force pilots or NASA astronauts to receive the surgery? I have heard that the incision to the cornea can re-tear at high gravitational forces like those experienced during high-speed aerial acrobatics or spaceflight.

You need to check with the Air Force, because their policies do change. The military has allowed Lasik for certain classes of pilots, but not for others.

Andrew Caster, MD
Caster Eye Center

I have an eye bags surgery done 2 years ago. What I worry is when I decide to do Lasik, the doctor will use the retainer to open the eye lids for 30 minutes. Will the retainer will hurt my eye bags or make the wrinkle worse? I am 42 yesrs old, Thanks.

No, the retainer does not affect the eyelid “bags”.

Andrew Caster, MD
Caster Eye Center
Beverly HIlls, California

DI am currently an applicant with a police agency, i have just done my medical and my eye doctor says that i meet the minimum requirement without corrected lenses however my corrected vision is 20/25. In order to get in i need at least one eye corrected to 20/20 but my eye doctor says she can’t get me to that because i am still very young and my eyes are still to strong to adjust to a stronger percription. I am farsighted and i have astigamtism, i was just wondering if you have heard of this and if you think i will be able to be corrected to 20/20 in at least one eye either through stronger corrective lenses or through laser surgery or some combination of the two.

Probably, stronger eyeglasses will do the trick.

Andrew Caster, MD

I was diagnosed with Hemochromatosis Jan. 2003. I have been having monthly pheblotomys since then. My Ferritin level has dropped from 3900 to 1300. I am scheduled to have PRK in 2 weeks. My Doctor will do my left eye first and 2 weeks later he will do my right eye. Do you have any experience doing this procedure on someone that has Hemochromatis? Do you have any data that would suggest that this is a safe procedure?

I have never seen any data to indicate that it is safe or not safe. I have no indication or expectation that there would be any particular problem

Andrew Caster, MD
Caster Eye Center
Beverly HIlls, California

I am 49 years old. I have fibromyalgia and my thyroid was hyperactive in 1987. I drank radioactive iodine in ’87 to correct my thyroid and it has been fine ever since. I also take a number of medications: Wellbutrin, Flexeril, hydrocoddone, Ambien and Xanax. I wore contacts until three years ago when I stopped because my eyes were too dry. However, wearing glasses I never have any problem. I never use tear drops or anything. The doctor I am considering uses the VISX Wavescan technology. Does any of this preclude me from having the LASIK procedure? Thank you, Jeanne I also got t

I don’t see anything in what you have described that would be a problem.

Andrew Caster, MD

Extensive use of steroids can raise the pressure in the eye and cause cataracts. Andrew Caster, MD Caster Eye Center Beverly Hills, California

Hi doctor I have a question regarding the use of injected steroids before the lasik procedure is preformed.Will there be any dangerous side effects aside from the obvious ones,thank you very much

DI have been examined and told that I qualify for PRK and Lasik. I am in the military so it is covered finanically. I have done my research and understand both procedures. I am still uncertain which to choose. I want to do what is best in the long run for my eyes. Any input is appreciated. Thank you!

They are equal in the long run. Lasik definitely heals up faster. However, PRK may be safer for some people in high risk situations where trauma may occur to the eyes, such as in combat. In this case, Lasik may be a better choice.

Andrew Caster, MD
Caster Eye Center
Beverly Hills, California
www.castervision.com

Dear Dr. Caster, I am interested performing LASIK procedure to correct my refractive errors. However, I heard that there are some casses where patients may need Occasionally, a patient will need to be treated with punctal plugs to alleviate the dry eye symptoms after the procudure. Could you explain to me what does punctal plugs mean? Meanwhile, will the dry eye condition disappear after the procedure and usually how long will it takes to disappear? Thank you. Best regards, Karen

Usually, dry eyes will return to the normal level after about 3 months. In rare cases, it can last longer. Punctal plugs are small pieces of plastic or collagen that are slid into the tear outflow channel in your eyelid. Typically, you do not feel them.

Andrew Caster, MD
Caster Eye Center
Beverly Hills, California
www.castervision.com

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