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The epithelial ingrowth must be removed, which is accomplished by lifting the flap and wiping it out. We do not know the cause.
Andrew Caster, MD
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
There is no need to rest your eyes. Eyedrops are good. You may need more time to heal, or you may need an enhancement.
Andrew Caster, MD
There is no limit to how many times you can have Lasik, except that a certain degree of thickness must be maintained.
Your eyes are still healing, so I would not be overly worried at this time.
Lasik cannot change the color of the eye.
Andrew Caster, MD
It might ease your mind to get a second opinion, but dryness and swelling certainly do occur.
Andrew Caster, MD
The exact amount of time that you should be out of your contacts is not clear. Some doctors say 7 or even 14 days. The ocntacts can affect the measurements.
Andrew Caster, MD
Each person needs to be examined. No Lasik for someone whose eyes have not stopped changing, which usually is at least 18 years old.
Andrew Caster, MD
The broken blood vessels will usually heal in 2 weeks or so. Everything else you describe is perfectly normal.
Andrew Caster, MD
Custom lasik requires even more cornea, so it probably would not be an option.
Andrew Caster, MD
Beverly Hills, CA
No surgery is indicated. Sometimes treating dry eye or other conditions associated with blepharitis is helpful.
Andrew Caster, MD
There are many excellent operations available. You need to see a glaucoma specialist.
Andrew Caster, MD
Beverly Hills, CA
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