Sandy asks…
At what age can I get Lasik eye surgery?
Ok, so I have a myopia of -3.00 diopters in my left eye, and -3.50 in my right eye. I used to wear contact lenses, but after a year I sort of developed an allergy to them for some reason (they were very well cleaned so that was not the issue) and was told to switch to glasses. I use them, but I can't play sports with them without the risk of breaking them, and I can barely tell my teammates apart without them, so they can be quite a hassle in that part. My eye-sight without them seems to have started deteriorating faster ever since I started wearing them as well, and my eyes get tired quicker too.
It's so bad I can't even make out what my teachers write on the board without my glasses, and I'm sitting about four feet away from the board in the front row.
I've talked to my parents about it, and they say I'm still a bit young for it and they're scared that if I grow some more, the myopia will worsen again and that I will have to get the surgery done a second time if I get it done right now. I'm currently 17, turning 18 in about three months.
Is it safe for me to get it done soon? I want to use this summer vacation to recover from it if I get it.
admin answers:
Most dr's won't even consider you for lasik until you are 18+. And usually they'll recommend that you wait until you are 21+ just to be on the safe side that your eyes are completely stable.
The only way you would be able to get it before 18+ would be if the eye dr said that your eyes are already completely developed and stable.
And there really isn't much recovery time. Most people can see perfectly clear immediately after surgery. But you have to wear sunglasses for the rest of the day cuz your eyes will be quite sensitive. With in a couple of days your eyes will be recovered fully.
There is no need to take "the summer" to recover.
Jenny asks…
LASIK question.......?
i'm 17, and will turn 18 in may. my brother is getting married the week before my birthday, and i really want LASIK before then so i can fully enjoy the wedding. however, i do NOT want to have to wear glasses at the wedding. that's why i'm thinking of doing it 2 months before, but still... i've heard of cases where they undercorrect it and you can't get the touch up until 6 months later. is it worth the risk? i've had glasses since the age of eight and i hate them, and contacts make my eyes very dry.
my vision has been steady for about 2 1/2 years.
should i get LASIK in march, 2 months before my 18th birthday, with parental consent?
also, i've read all about LASIK and its risks, but please give me a firsthand account of your experience and the pros and cons of your LASIK surgery.
thanks!
btw my ophthalmologist says that the minimum age is 18, but i'm sure i can do it at a younger age with parental consent. i just want to know if i should. it's only 2 months, after all.
admin answers:
Wow. Congrats to your brother. It's really a big decision to cut your eyes or not. Anything can happen in the surgery room and you can lose your sight. So in my opinion, i'd stick to contacts. Maybe you are not wearing the right one for you. Look into ORTHOKERATOLOGY where you sleep in a contacts overnight and in the morning you take em off and you can see good a majority of the day. And it's reversible whereas LASIK isn't. One shot deal. Plus if you need to get a touch up to the LASIK after, it all depends on the amount of correction and if you even have enough tissue for it. Good luck.
Nancy asks…
Lasik Surgery Questions?
I'm thinking of getting it when I turn 18 or so(when i can afford it). I heard someone say that after getting the surgery, your eyes will stay that way forever, however some people said they needed prescription glasses after a while. I'm also somewhat scared because if they mess up I might become blind, so my questions are:
a) after the surgery, will I be able to see perfectly clear forever? (or there's still a possibility that my eyes will detoriate because of age, etc.)
b) Is it completely safe? Is there a risk of damaging your eyes?
c) Approximately how much is it?
admin answers:
A.) your vision should be around 20/20 or 20/30..You can not stop the aging process, your eyes will get worse with age. But hey by then, something else will be available to repair it without surgery.
B.) It is very safe. Have seen hundreds of people get it done with no injury.
C.) Not sure..was about 1500-2,000 dollars. I think it is alot cheaper now.
Linda asks…
QUESTION FOR AN OPTOMETRIST OR OPTHAMOLOGIST?
I'm getting lasik eye surgery on tuesday. I'm soo nervous even though I have been to two consultations and both told me I'm a good candidate. But, being the paranoid person I am, I'm still not convinced. I'm 20 years old and have a horrible prescription (-8, -8.5). I know there has to be some kind of risk with the combination of my young age and bad prescription. I just need reassurance that I am making a good decision. You're probably wondering why I am even getting it if I'm this worried about it. I am unable to wear my contacts because i have GPC which causes my eyes to be VERY dry and makes contacts impossible to do. I play volleyball in college and I'm a very active person and glasses limit me to those things. Any advice would help! thanks
admin answers:
If you have been to 2 ophthalmologists and they both said you were a good candidate, how could an optometrist or ophthalmologist in here, who hasn't even seen you help you decide if it's the right decision.
If you don't have faith in your Dr.s yet , maybe you should cancel it for now.
20 does seem a bit young, but if 2 Dr.s told you it's fine in your case...how can we know any different ?
Good luck in whichever decision you make.
Donna asks…
Is there any hope for my eyes?
I have been considering lasik eye surgery. I have really bad eyes and I get ulcers all the time in the cornea from wearing contacts. My glasses seem to give me a headache when I wear them since I have been wearing contacts for 11 years now. Right now my prescription is:
PWR -7.50
CYL -0.75
AXIS 180
I am 24 years old and sick and tired of my eyes changing and the ulcers. I know there is no point in getting the surgery if my eyes have not leveled off yet, but any idea what the average age is that they will? I am also at high risk for Retinal Detachment...Does this change the idea of me getting the surgery?
Any answers will help. Thanks!!
admin answers:
I think the average age for your prescription to stop changing is in your late teens to early 20s typically after you have stopped growing. I suggest checking into options other than laser surgery such as the Visian ICL because of your high prescription.
Http://www.visianinfo.com/html/what-is.html
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