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Assessing my vision
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Assessing my vision
by Becky__0__0, Aug 24, 1999 12:00AM
Posted by Becky on August 24, 1999 at 13:04:33
Below is my current prescription for glasses:
L: -5.75 +0.25 by 110
R: -4.00 +0.50 by 95
Besides being "Moderately Nearsighted" as I have been told, do I have any options? I know that Laser surgery is the upcoming new trend, but is my vision poor enough to need this procedure done? I am only 24 years old and my script over the past five years has changed every six months and no one has an answer to why. I would appreciate your opinion greatly. Thank you.
Posted by hfhs md - ni on August 27, 1999 at 17:43:33
You have to decide based upon lifestyle issues if you want to have laser surgery done or not. Your prescription is in the range where a good result is very likely. However, the prescription must be stable. If it continues to change, you may not be a good laser candidate yet. You should discuss this and other options with your ophthalmologist.
