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Lasik may be suitable. You need to have other factors checked, such as corneal thickness and curvature. Also, Lasik will not stop your eyes from changing.
Andrew Caster, MD
I would need to see your exact situation in more detail, but in general we recommend against any elective surgery in people who can obtain only 20/40 vision even with glasses.
Andrew Caster, MD
It depends. Lasik is more commonly chgosen.
Andrew Caster, MD
Almost all of the time, if your eyes change in the future and you need visual correction, then you can wear contacts if you choose.
At some point, your eyesight will stabilize. That is the best time for the Lasik, becasue the surgery will not stop your eyes from getting worse.
Andrew Caster, MD
Wavefront can produce better night vision results. Personally, I am not convinced that there is any benefit from the IntraLase, and I do not recommend it.
Andrew Caster, MD
Thee is definitely a healing period that takes 3-6 months. However, you may not have obtained the exact required result and may need an enhancement.
Andrew Caster, MD
The usual testing distance is 20 feet (or 6 meters in metric countries).
Andrew Caster, MD
PRK does not make the dryness worse. Lasik can make it worse in some cases.
Andrew Caster, MD
You should see an ophthalmologist immediately.There may be a serious problem that needs attention.
Andrew Caster, MD
If you think that you need glasses to drive safely, then you should get them. It is not uncommon for the eyes to change in the post-op period; that is why touch-ups are sometimes needed.
Andrew Caster, MD
The potiential outcome is that your vision will be improved. The risks are very similar ot the first surgery, except that a new flap is not made; instead, the old flap is found and lifted.
Andrew Caster, MD
You may have gotten a little more nearsighted, so you may need a touch-up.
Andrew Caster, MD