FAQs

No. But if there is a history of HSV in the eye, then great caution is needed.

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

It is common for the two eyes to heal differently. I would be patient.

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

I prefer the Ladarvision for most procedures, and use the Visx only in special situations. For patients who have had cataract surgery, or other unusual situations, the Visx is preferable.

Andrew Caster, MD
Caster Eye Center 
Beverly HIlls, California

I personally don’t think that there is much difference at all between the Intralase and the keratome. I generally prefer the keratome, but will use the IntraLase in certain specific stiuations.

Andrew Caster, MD
Caster Eye Center 
Beverly HIlls, California

No, the risk is actually smaller for each additional surgery. There are still some risks; however, they are small.

Andrew Caster, MD
Caster Eye Center 
Beverly HIlls, California

Lasik does not speed up or slow down presbyopia, which is the reading glass problem that begins in your 40s. Of course, a person who is nearsighted has, by definition, better near vision than far vision without glasses, and Lasik changes your eye so that it is similar to wearing glasses.

Andrew Caster, MD
Caster Eye Center 
Beverly HIlls, California

It is not clear from your comments whether you are using bifocals or not. Lasik cannot cure the bifocal problem, though with monovision, many people who use bifocals are glasses free. I suggest that you go to a doctor for a consultation.

Andrew Caster, MD 
Caster Eye Center
Beverly Hills, California

Usually, the doctor resets the IntraLase if suction is lost. Flap edema will resolve over time.

Andrew Caster, MD

Personally, I perform Lasik on people like you. I would only get opinions from people who actually perform the procedure, because others are usually not very well imformed about cases like yours that are slightly unusual.

Andrew Caster, MD

:Unfortunately, this does occur, although very rarely. Typically, the vision returns to an excellent level after a few months. Repeat treatments are very successful.

Andrew Caster, MD

Usually, 10-12 diopters is the maximum, but it depends on other factors that can only be determined by a doctor. The new intraocular lenses are also an option.

Andrew Caster, MD

There is extensive information on my website, www.castervision.com.

Andrew Caster, MD

The results are permanent, but will not stop the naturally occurring changes in your eyes.

Andrew Caster, MD

It goes by the general name of wavefront, though sometimes it is referred to as Custom surgery.

Andrew Caster, MD