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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 had Lasik 1 year ago so can I have custom Lasik now??

Yes, if you need it. Most probably you will not need it.

Andrew Caster, MD

I am farsighted with astigmatism. I am 51 yrs.old. What is the best lasik for me? I had a consultation. They said I could correct for distance and then I would just need reading glasses. Or I could fix close up but then it would be blurry for far away. ( That did not sound good to me.) Or I could fix one eye for far and one for close up. What do you think about the last one? Does that work well and is it bothersome? I actually made the appointment for the 1st solution but I am thinking about doing the last solution of one eye far one eye near. What do you think?

The best solution is what works best for you personally. Your doctor should show you with glasses each of the options and then you can make an informed choice.

Andrew Caster, MD

I assume this is probably for people looking to get the surgery done but it’s worth a try. I had PRK done (here in Canada) last Friday, 10 days ago. So far I am extremely disappointed with the results. My Rx prior was about 3.5 diopters, moderate at worst. Now, I am unable to see clearly at any distance. Faces, numbers and street signs are nearly unrecognizable. My doctor here tells me not to be worried but (admittedly) its been awhile since he’s done a PRK and doesn’t remember well how long it takes to heal. Do I just keep waiting? Thanks in advance, Andrew

PRK can take several months to obtain optimal vision.

Andrew Caster, MD

I have had laser surgery 9 days ago. i am 50 years old and fit and healthy. i was shortsighted. since the surgery, i have had burst blood vessels in both eyes, still present now, do i keep using the drops and saline solution. my vision is not as good as i expected. my eye muscles are taking time to settle. i have seen my doctor once.i need reading glasses to see now and my distance vision is not sharp. i am not in pain. thanks jenny

The broken blood vessels will usually heal in 2 weeks or so. Everything else you describe is perfectly normal.

Andrew Caster, MD

I am considering Lasik surgery. The doctor has given a mild to moderate recommendation for custom lasik as I have “thinnish” corneas.What information should I be looking for to help me make this decision? Given the procedure is twice as expensive as the regular lasik I obviously want to know if it’s worth the extra cost. Thank you so much!

There are a lot of factors, which I cannot go into here. Custom makes a subtle difference. If the money is critical, then most people can be satisfied without the wavefront custom treatment.

Andrew Caster, MD

How do i know im getting what i’m paying for ? What if complacations arise? Is that usually xtra? Gwynn Cox

Typically, the fee involves the cost of dealing with complications afterwards, though many cutrate places will bill you extra. I would avoid those places.

Andrew Caster, MD

I had wave front lasik surgery about 1 year ago. my vision has greatly improved from -10 to a -1.75. I was suppose to have a second procedure performed to further correct, but my surgeon warned me about possibility of unstabilizing the eye. He explained to me about the region behind the cornea has slight deformation and he is not certain if it was the result of the surgery. If he goes ahead with another procedure he is afraid it can unstabilise this region. I consulted a second surgeon who told me he did not see a problem with the repeat procedure. He mentioned there was plenty of cornea thichkness & curvature to play with. I am confronted to make a decision by october 18th. My surgeon cannot quantify the risk factor of creating this unstability, which he explains can happen not right away but later on. Has anyone had experience with this & do you have any advice??

First of all, there is no medical deadline that happens on Oct 18. This is a medical decision, and that must outweigh all other factors. Do not do anything until the issues are clearly delineated. Consider obtaining a third opinion.

Hello. I’ve been to 2 Lasik consultations. One place recommended that I was eligible for prk and not Lasik because my cornea is too thin. The other place also said my cornea is thin but I would be eligible for Lasik for $4500 with lifetime touch ups. They say the prk is more painful w/longer recovery, right? That is why I’d rather go with Lasik. But is the $4500 a little too steep in price even w/the lifetime touch ups. What do you recommend I do? Should I keep searching for different places? Because what I really want is the Lasik with a price that’s right and possibly lifetime touch ups (since I am only 24 years old and I know my eyesight will still change). I would appreciate your help. Thanks. - Cheryl

First of all, price should be the least of all your considerations when choosing a Lasik doctor. This is your vision, and you will use it every waking moment.
I would recommend finding out about the reputations of the Lasik doctors, and get one or more opinions.

Andrew Caster, MD
Beverly Hills, CA

I am 44 years old with myopia 700 – 800 degree and astimatism 100 – 200 for both eyes. I have had my eyes assessed and doctor said I am a good condidate for LASIK sugery. He is not going to use wavefront-guided LASIK on me because wavefront-guided LASIK is more suitbale for younger age around 20 plus and he also said the latest technology had yet to be proven it was the best. I am confused and do not understand why many patients were then performed surgery using wavefront-guided LASIK. May I have your opinion? I also heard that doctors would normally give patients double vision after sugery, i.e. to under-correct one eye and over-correct the other eye so that patients can see cleary both from far and near. Is it true? I would appriecate very much if you could advise. Thank you.

Each doctor has his or her own guidelines about whether to use wavefront or not. Also, many people your age will choose to have one eye for near, one for far, but many others want both for far.

Andrew Caster, MD
www.castervision.com

I have been told my corneas are too thin to do lasik and the Verisyse procedure may be right for me. Is the Verisyse the only procedure I may be able to have or would the custom lasik with the wavefront(?) guidance be an option for me?

Custom lasik requires even more cornea, so it probably would not be an option.

Andrew Caster, MD
Beverly Hills, CA

I have a astigmatism problem with one or both eyes, would I be able to successfully receive lasik sugery?

Lasik can correct astigmatism.

Andrew Caster, MD
Beverly Hills, CA

Sir, How long does it take the eye to return to its normal shape once contacts are removed? I am getting the Lasek surgery in 2 weeks and they told me I needed my contacts out for 2 weeks prior. I only had them out for about 3 days prior and did not disclose that information because I would have lost my slot to get the surgery. Your response would be much appreciated. Thanks a lot Sir. Very Respectfully Marc Vielledent

For soft lenses, 10-14 days.
For gas permeable, 6-8 weeks minimum.

Andrew Caster, MD
Beverly Hills, CA

Hi, my daughter has been wearing glasses for 7 months now,and she doesn’t like them at all. So I was considering the lasik surgery for her, but I need to know if there’s a starting age for the surgery?

Usually 18 is the youngest age.

Andrew Caster, MD
Beverly Hills, CA

I want to find out what type of operations are available now with todays technology for a 7year old boy with congenital glaucoma and about loosing vision on the right eye

There are many excellent operations available. You need to see a glaucoma specialist.

Andrew Caster, MD
Beverly Hills, CA

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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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