FAQs

I would not be worried. It certainly can take time for the vision to sharpen. If you are concerned, you can obtain a second opinion.

Andrew Caster, MD

You have presbyopia, which everyone gets in theri mid-40s. Eye exercises do not help. Monovision with contact lenses or surgery (Lasik or CK) is the solution for many people.

Andrew Caster, MD
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ACC is not new; it is simply one doctor’s name for the PRK procedure. It is effective for people with thinner corneas.

Andrew Caster, MD
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I am not aware of any cases of blindness. 
It is normal to be afraid; you must feel comfortable enough, though, before you go through the procedure

Andrew Caster, MD

Custom (also known as wafefront-guided) Lasik treats the eye with a more complicated pattern that is custom determined for each patient. Both use the same laser and other equipment. There is a lot of information on the web about this.

Andrew Caster, MD

There are several procedures for people with severe myopia. she needs to see a specialist who is up on the newest techniques.

Andrew Caster, MD

I would wait two more weeks and then return.

Andrew Caster, MD

Your idea to have monovision — one eye for far, one for near — is a good one. This could be accomplished with an enhancement. However, at this time in 2005, I do not recommend custom lasik for enhancements. The software has not been designed for this purpose, and in my opinion the results for enhancements with custom are more variable.

Andrew Caster, MD

Your main problem is the presbyopia, which lasik cannot correct. Lasik could correct your distance vision, but with your prescription I doubt that your distance vision is much a problem, so lasik is probably not needed.

Andrew Caster, MD

There is no definite answer. I tell my patients to be careful for a month with surfing.

Andrew Caster, MD

If your cataracts are significant then cataract surgery may help. I would suggest seeing an eye surgeon (ophthalmologist) for another opinion.

Andrew Caster, MD

Yes. Or you could probably have an enhancement laser procedure.

Andrew Caster, MD

Lasik does not affect the ability to see stereoscopically.

Andrew Caster, MD

Lasik can correct nearsightedness, but not presbyopia. You can have both eyes adjusted for good distance vision, or you can choose monovision — one eye for far, one for near.

Andrew Caster, MD