There are many medications that can be very helpful with dry eye. Patients with dry eye can have laser eye surgery. For some, Lasik will be better, and for some, Lasik without a flap (Advanced Surface Treatment) is preferable.
Smoking marijuana can lower the pressure in the eyes. In rare cases, this can result in a mild undercorrection, which might require a touch-up procedure. Vomiting should not damage the eyes.
:Some doctors believe that the use of gas permeable contact lenses, particularly during the pre-teen and teenage years, may stabilize the eyes at a lower amount of nearsightedness. It is not clear whether this is true or not.
Glasses with that high of a prescription often cause distortion around the edges, which can cause headaches. This does not happen with contacts, or with Lasik or the ICL. For this prescription, the ICL might be the best choice.
No, incision Advanced Surface Lasik is the same as PRK. It can be performed with the Allegretto or any other laser, such as Visx, Bausch and Lomb, or Alcon.
There are several treatments that are available for dry eyes, including flaxssed oil pills, night ointments, and tear duct plugs. She should discuss these with her doctor or see another doctor.
Yes, Lasik can be performed after cataract surgery, if needed. Whether to have the eye adjusted for near or far is a personal matter that requires significant discussion with your doctor.
