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Yes, but depending on how bad the macular degeneration is, your result will be limited as far as the final vision is concerned.

Andrew Caster, MD

You will need to be careful for a few weeks. After that things will be essentially normal. Serious trauma, such as getting punched in the eye, can be slightly different after Lasik. I would assume that you would avoid that either way.

Andrew Caster, MD

Yes.

Andrew Caster, MD

Go get another opinion. It depends on the exact measurements.

Andrew Caster, MD

IThere is a great deal of disagreement over this. I actually prefer the conventional way, but the makers and users of the intralase promote it as better. If there is a difference in favor of either one, it is very minor indeed.

Andrew Caster, MD

It is common, but i would also get another opinion. You might try Refresh PM eye ointment at nighttime to help with the dryness while you are sleeping. It is thicker than the other drops

Andrew Caster, MD

WUsually, Lasik is used.

Andrew Caster, MD

Thre is still a chance, but most likely you will need a small enhancement.

Andrew Caster, MD

Astigmatism is not caused by migraines.

Andrew Caster, MD

AR coatings may help. Things should get better over the next 3 months.

Andrew Caster, MD

It usually takes about 3 months after an enhancement to reach your final vision. So don’t worry.

Andrew Caster, MD

It is not true. You lose some degree of three dimensionality, but not completely.

Andrew Caster, MD

Go back to see your doctor sooner, and pose these questions. You may need an enhancement.

Andrew Caster, MD

It is due to traction on the retina. Usually it is not serious, but you should see an ophthalmologist.

Andrew Caster, MD