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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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I am 30Yrs. old and would like to have lasik Vision Surgery.I don’t know which one to choice between “Bausch&Lomb 217Z – Zyoptix”and “Schwind-Corwave / ORK-Cam Lasik”. please advise me if there is any other better alternative for the above. Thank you. Khalid Al Zubaidi.

Pick the best doctor and then go with his or her advice. The doctor uses the machine and is the most important factor.

Andrew Caster, MD
www.castervision.com

My sister had RK surgery on her left eye that didn’t heal properly in 1995 or there abouts. A week ago she had cataract surgery in that same eye and the Dr. stitched the cornea stretching it to try and improve the vision she see’s double with lines streaking down with distortion. He wants to do another surgery doing the same procedure in another direction. Her map photo’s are looking worse than before the surgery. My question is: Is there another procedure that is more compatible with her condition. It seems like he is experimenting and i don’t have a good feeling about it and neither does she.

I would suggest that you get a second opinion from an experienced RK and Lasik surgeon.

Andrew Caster, MD
www.castervision.com

Hi, sorry for the length of q. but I recently had my LASIK eligibility exam, and was told that I am a borderline patient. I’m 31y.o and -4.00 in both eyes. The “red flag” in my case was due to symmetrical problems in my left eye, with the topographical irregularities in the bottom half of the cornea being much greater than the top. Though I hadn¿t worn contact lenses for 2 and a half weeks, initially she thought that it may be due to lens wear and asked me to come back in another 3 lens-free weeks, which I did, but the symmetry hadn¿t changed, (-42 vs. ¿32, I think). The surgeon believed that this shape of my eye would lead to a condition know as ¿aktasia¿ / ¿ektesia¿ (spelling?), and that within 2 years of LASIK, my vision would deteriorate, as if the structure of the eye could not support LASIK. Otherwise, I fell within normal parameters (corneal thickness, pupil size, etc). She also said that if the situation had of being reversed, i.e. top being greater than the bottom, than it wouldn¿t be a problem. Does any of this make sense to you, and does the deterioration of vision mentioned include a loss of Best Corrected Vision? Any advice, or suggestions of other procedures that might be apt in my case? Thanks, Robert.

I agree with your surgeon. Lasik may not be best for you. Some people with this situation are having PRK, but the long term risks have not been determined.

Andrew Caster, MD
www.castervision.com

What are the factors that determine if my vision will be corrected up too 20/20, or at least enough for me to stop using eyeglasses? what is the percentage of people who achieved 20/20 vision?

There are many factors. The most important is your prescription. The more that needs to be corrected, the more likely that you will be close to perfect, but not perfect, in which case a touch-up procedure is performed.

Andrew Caster, MD

I am getting the lasik done tomorrow at 3. Can I go swimming in the river today and can I drink alcohol tonight?

Yes you can.

Andrew Caster, MD

Dear Dr. Caster, Am I a candidate for Laser surgery as I had my catract taken out a year ago but still cannot see and have high astigmatism? And, after the surgery, I can see distance and also read without glasses? many thanks for your kindness to answer my question. (How much for one eye, Doctor?) -ken (55 years)

You can have lasik, but unless you had a multifocal lens placed into your eye during the cataract surgery, you will not be able to see distance and near in the same eye. Please call my office if you have any questions 310-274-1221.

Andrew Caster, MD FACS

Dear Caster, I’m sorry to bother you. I just have one last question about contrast sensitivity. During an eye exam, I can see 20/20 line with a little bit of difficulty. I think my contrast sensitivity is very poor. If the exam was in a brighter room, I believe I can see 20/20 line easily. Do you think I have 20/20 vision, but the con. sensitivity make it a little less than 20/20. I can see better outside than my mother who is farsighted. Can custom lasik greatly improve contrast sensitivity? Thanks

20/20 means that you see, at the very limit of your vision, the 20/20 line. If it were very easy to see this, then you would probably be able to see the next line down, 20/15, and you would be better than 20/20.

Contrast sensitivity can be improved by custom lasik, but not always.

Andrew Caster, MD

Dear Caster, I just want to know if there any chance a lasik patient can get AIDS from an open wound cause by the speculum? Do you think wearing glasses will give you pretty much the same vision as from custom lasik? Sydney

It would be possible to transmit the AIDS virus if the speculum were not sterilized, but of course every center sterilizes the speculum. Often, the vision is a little better after custom lasik than with glasses, but not always.

Andrew Caster, MD

I HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT PRK. I WAS CONSIDERING HAVING IT DONE. MY DIOPTER IS 2 AND 2.5. WHAT ARE MY CHANCES OF ACHIEVING 20/20 VISION AND HOW SOON AFTER THE SURGERY SHOULD MY VISION STABLIZE. IS IT POSSIBLE FOR MY VISION TO BE CLEARER IN THE MORNING THAN IN THE DAY TIME . PLEASE WRITE ME BACK, CLAUDIA

You have a good prescription for PRK. The odds are over 90 that you would achieve 20/20 without any additional touch-up procedures. It will take several months for your vision to stabilize.

Andrew Caster, MD

l have hear that post Lasik surgery that people often have cloudy vision, see halos around lights, and experience light sensitivity. What causes these reactions? What is the usual treatment? And how long should this typically last before becoming concerned that something is wrong? Thank you. Sharon Fisher

It is common to have these side effects, to a varying degree, for up to three months, sometimes even more. You should be seeing your doctor on a regular basis and should discuss your specific situation with the doctor.

Andrew Caster, MD

I am a 59 year old female who has worn rigid contacts for 40 years. I have toric lenses and was told i could not wear soft lenses becaus of astigmatism. could lasik surgery be an option for me?

Yes, absolutely.

Andrew Caster, MD

Dear Dr. Caster, I had lasik surgery about 3 years ago. My vision is around 20/25, slight myopic. I just want to know should I have another lasik surgery? Do you think the PRK surgery is the best option? I want to have the Custom lasik , but I heard there were complication with the flap. Wth the custom lasik, will they open the old flap? Can I tell the doctor that I want better than 20/20?

With Lasik as an enhancement, with custom or conventional software, it is best if possible to lay back the old flap. PRK will be better in some cases; you would need a consultation to determine which is best. Flap complications can happen but are very rare and usually easily treatable.

Andrew Caster, MD

What is the maximum near sighted perscription one may have and still have to surgery done? I’ve heard -10 Also, can you tell me the cost, and if most insurances will pay for some of the amount.

For most people 10-12 diopters is the maximum correction. Insurance usually does not cover the cost.

Andrew Caster, MD

Hi Dr. i think i am doing the laser surgery this X-Mass. i live in OHIO so it will br eally cold, and freezing outside.. and the snow all over. Can i still do the SURGERY safely…. or do u recomand waitting for next summer, or other VICATION… HOWEVER it is really better for me if i did it around X-MASS.. Thank you so much DR. ALI

Christmas time is fine. The cold does not matter.

Andrew Caster, MD
www.CasterVision.com

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Dr. Andrew Caster - Board-Certified Ophthalmologist - Voted Best Lasik Surgeon in Los Angeles The Caster Eye Center in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California specializes exclusively in Lasik Surgery / laser vision correction to improve nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism, with the most advanced Lasik technology: the new Zeiss laser and the WaveLight Allegretto laser technology. Dr. Caster was selected by Los Angeles Magazine as the Best Lasik Surgeon in Los Angeles and a top Lasik surgeon in the US by Best Doctors for 12 years in a row.

Caster Eye Center Specializing Exclusively in Lasik Laser Vision Treatment

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