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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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Dear doctor, I am asking for an advice about the best eye treatment that is currently available. I am a hemophiliac however I want to get rid of my glasses as to have a more convenient life. I have a degree of -6.5 and astigmatism of around 3. Since I am a hemophiliac deficiencies in factor ( 8) I am confused to take what treatment that is the best and most suitable for my condition. What bothers me is that I am afraid that it may risk my eye-sight if I undergo LASIK treatment due to bleeding. I am entrusting on the expertise of the doctor to give me good advice upon which treatment that I should take if I want to have good eye-sight. Since there are many treatments that can be chosen such as LASIK, LASEK, CUSTOMVUE,CUSTOM LASIK and LASIK with intraLASE.

I would recommend Lasek, with or without the Custom software, to lessen your chance of unwanted bleeding.

Andrew Caster, MD FACS
www.CasterVision.com

Which of the eye surgeries does not require a removal of the flap?

Lasik without a flap goes by many different names — PRK, Lasek, Epi-Lasek. All of these are variations of the same procedure. Also, a lens can be implanted inside the eye in a procedure called phakic intraocular lens placement.

Andrew Caster, MD
www.CasterVision.com

hi, i am currently 18 years of age and am interested in getting laser eye surgery because i demise glasses which i am forced to wear at work. my question is how safe is it to get laser eye surgery if my eyes are not exactly stable? I think in the last year and a half my eyes worsened by .25… both my eyes are the same 3.00 and 3.00. They use to get worse by .25 every year but are slowing down now.. my other question is what is the recovery time because i actually work at syncrude canada (big oil production plant in canada) (plus I am a dilivery driver, not welder or electrician or anything), but the thing is that the air is quite dirty there.. if I wear safetly glasses constantly how long would it take for my eyes to become safe again (without safety glasses)? thanks; Cody

Laser eye surgery will not stop your eyes from changing. If they are changing, you may need an enhancement at some time in the future.

Most people return to work the next day. You might want to take a couple of days off.

Andrew Caster, MD
www.CasterVision.com

If you saw 20/200 in one eye and 20/70 in the other would you see about 20/60 with both eyes? Do you usually see better using both eyes?

You usually see a little better with both eyes than with each eye separately.

Andrew Caster, MD
www.CasterVision.com

H Is 11 days enough time to go without wearing my soft contacts – they are not extended wear, before the actual lasik surgery? The doctor told me 11 days is enough.

Usually that is enough. In rare cases longer may be necessary.

Andrew Caster, MD
www.CasterVision.com

Is it possible to have Lasik performed 3 times if your cornea is thick enough. 525 microns script is OD -.50 – .50x OS -.75 x .25, Last procedure was done 6 months ago.

There is no problem with having these repeat Lasik treatments, in the rare event that they are needed, if the cornea is thick enough. Of course, there is the small risk of infection, or folds in the flap, every time that you lift it.

Andrew Caster, MD
www.CasterVision.com

I have rumathoid arthritis and my arthritis specialist (doctor) said that it is affecting my eyes…..My eyes get red,pain ,pinch,and it has affected the vision in one eye. My eye doctor said after a 1 hour exam, several tests and interview that I have no disease,no illness,no reason he can relate to my problem.. Can a Lasik surgeon HELP ME !!! PLEASE ADVISE

Rheumatoid arthritis patients will often have problems with the eyes. They should avoid Lasik unless their condition is very mild and very much under control.

Andrew Caster, MD
www.CasterVision.com

I am just starting to research LASIK surgery and believe I would be a good candidate (eyes at -2.75 and -2.50, no dry eye other than with contacts and extensive computer work or dry climate conditions, etc.). However, I noticed that you recommended that someone who boxes should not have LASIK. I am a scuba diver. Would the occasional salt water in the eye, being at depth, or pressure on the eyes be a problem after surgery? Thank you

Scuba diving is not a problem for Lasik. Boxers should have the Lasik without the flap (PRK).

Andrew Caster, MD
www.CasterVision.com

I am near sighted and would like to have Lasik Eye Surgery done. However at my consultation today, the doctor expressed concerns that he thinks I might have Keratoconus in my one eye. He explained the risks for having the Lasik surgery done if I do have this condition, but said I still can get it done if I’d like. Can you give me any advice or your thoughts on what you would do? Thank you, Kate Patton

I would get a second opinion from a reputable lasik surgeon. If you have keratoconus, then you do not want to have the procedure, because that can result in unpredictable results.

Andrew Caster, MD
www.CasterVision.com

Hi, Can you recommend a good surgeon or clinic that does new custom Lasik in the Las Vegas Nevada area. Thanks Thank you, Maria

It is not appropriate for me to answer this type of question on this website.

Andrew Caster, MD
www.CasterVision.com

I have a very high prescription. I am -6.50 and -15.50. I was told that because my cornea thickness were 523 and 492 I was not a candidate for Lasik. My doctor recommended something called a Verisyse because the vision in my right eye was so bad along with the cornea issue. What can you tell me about this particular surgery and is it worth trying or should I wait for something else comes out that might help. I am 38 years old.

The Verisyse, or a different lens called the Visian, might be good for your -15.50 eye. For the other eye, Lasik is an option. There is a lot of information on the web about these options. My website, www.castervision.com, has lots of information.

Andrew Caster, MD FACS
www.CasterVision.com

What does no worse than 20/60 binocular mean? Thank you.

With both eyes together, a person with 20/60 vision can see the size 60 letters at 20 feet. The size 60 letters are three times taller than the size 20 letters that a person with 20/20 can see.

Andrew Caster, MD
www.CasterVision.com

Hi, thank you for taking the time to read this email. I’m very interested in fixing my nearsightedness with one of these procedures but I’m wary for two reasons. First, I have noticed lately (last year or so) that my eyes have become more sensitive to light. I will retain a high contrast image for several seconds sometimes. I’m wondering if this is a condition of some sort and if it would affect my candidacy for corrective surgery. Secondly, I’ve used contacts off and on for 13 years. After a few years of using them I noticed that whenever I put them in, my eyes would almost instantly become tired and later that day when I took them off, I would be much more tired. A little about myself: I’m 27, male, white, my grandfather died of diabetes, however I’ve never been diagnosed with it. I’m in front of a computer for work, and often for fun. thanks again! Nate

Sensitivity to light, as you describe, is probably a variation of normal, but an exam is needed. Also, many people get tired with the contacts on. Right now, I don’t see anything to prevent you from being a good candidate.

Andrew Caster, MD

I am 6 months post-Wavefront. Overcorrected by 1 diopter. Enhancement being blocked by complications. Recently diagnosed with keratitis sicca secondary to LASIK.Don’t know if this diagnosis means dry eye is chronic and incurable or still amenable to healing with time to pre-surgery level.Am being referred to cornea specialist. One eye care pro said the doc’s (not the original surgeon) who gave me the most recent diagnosis did not want to say Lasik-induced dry eye (fear of being asked to testify in a lawsuit), so instead said “secondary”, as if it appeared out of the blue. Can you advise and/or do an enhancement?

Dry eye is common after Lasik, and it typically goes away after several months. There are many treatments available for the dry eye, including anti-inflammatory drops, lubricating drops, tear outflow blockage, and (one of the best things) flaxseed oil pills.

Andrew Caster, MD

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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.

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