I am 18 years old and i have astigmatism my vision has hardly changed in the past year and a half my vision started at -2.25 and is now -2.50 would it be a good idea to get laser surgery
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I am 18 years old and i have astigmatism my vision has hardly changed in the past year and a half my vision started at -2.25 and is now -2.50 would it be a good idea to get laser surgery
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Just keep in mind that the results often aren’t permanent. I’ve heard of people needing glasses again years after getting this procedure done.
If it’s really necessary then I think you should do it
Lasik eye surgery is rather safe if only you are a suitable candidate. As with any surgery, there is a definite risk incurred. You must be screened for suitability and examined by the doctor personally. (Not the sales team to mislead you to get expensive package deal).
If you are a suitable candidate, the risk maybe :-
1.)Dry eyes (temporary)
2.)Regression/ enhancement
3.)Infection (3-5/20,000 for the next 3 weeks)
4.)Flap/ complication of treatment (rare)
5.)Miscellaneous
A suitable candidate for Lasik surgery, it depends on:-
1.)Your corneal thickness
2.)Your power
3.)Your age
4.)A centre with a doctor who is examining your eyes personally
5.)Through explanation to suit your lifestyle
Always insist on seeing the doctor performing the surgery for you. It is the due deligent of him or her to present the risk and benefit to you in detail personally.
Dr. Yeoh Phee Liang
Consultant Ophthalmologist
http://www.advancevision.net.my
yes. my mama got it and its really easy and not a big deal and then u can see perfectly!!
just make sure your vision wont change too much afterwards. talk to a docttteer about that.
its one of the best ideas you have ever had
no DONT EVRR do it ! iTS A WASTE OF MONEY!!! it doesnt work use contacts! =]
Laser surgery usually doesn’t permanently remove astigmatism. It is something you will have to deal with for a long time. Laser surgery is becoming more perfect every year, however there are still risks that are irreplaceable.
you wait 2 or 3 years because not the problem aumently at 21 years you are complet haha
Yeah, but the only draw back is dry eyes all the time can be a permanent problem, you would have to carry around Visine.
The real issue with having LASIK at age 18 is the relatively high risk that you will have progression of your refractive error over the next decade. If so, this would require additional laser refractive surgery to "enhance" your eyes at a future date. Additionally, young women who may get pregnant risk a change in refractive error during pregnancy.
In any case, avoid the "LASIK in a box" centers. As with most things in life you will generally get what you pay for: the more experienced surgeons with the more advanced technology will charge more for LASIK.
These are your eyes, don’t cheap out on your vision. It’s one thing if you buy a cheap LCD TV and the pixels go bad – you can take it back and exchange it for a new one. But if you have a bad outcome with eye surgery you’re stuck with that for life.
Probably the most important decision someone who is considering LASIK must make is what surgeon to choose. Although I do not perform LASIK, I have created a document for my cataract patients to help them in choosing a surgeon. The article can be viewed by clicking this link:
http://sgveye.com/en/resources/35-about-your-eyes/233-10-things-you-must-know-before-choosing-your-cataract-surgeon
The advice in this document can be applied to choosing any surgeon in any specialty, not just cataract surgeons.
Sincerely,
David D. Richardson, M.D.
Medical Director
San Gabriel Valley Eye Associates, Inc.
207 S. Santa Anita Street, Suite P-25
San Gabriel, CA 91776
626.289.7856