Corneal Scar

Dear Sir / Madam
Please would you be kind enough to help me. Around 10 years ago I developed a severe scar causing an infection in my eye. As a result of this infection I was left with a corneal scar directly in front of my pupil. After the scar I found that my uncorrected vision improved quite a lot in the effected eye, in other words I started to see distance objects with greatly clarity.

I wanted to undergo laser eye surgery, and went to a consultant to see if I was a suitable candidate for Laser eye surgery. Unfortunately because of this scar they could not perform this surgery.

My question to you is: Can this scar be removed / treated since I really want to have laser eye surgery which can only
be performed if the scar is removed. I will consider ANY treatment you can advise me to remove the scar, even a lens implant.

My prescription details are as follows: both my left and right eyes are -3.00 with astigmatism of -1.00 diopters.
With contact lenses my vision is 6/6 in both left and right eyes.

Please would you be kind enough to reply to me as a a matter of urgency. Once again I thank you very much and I
look forward to hearing from you soon.

Thanks very much
Bal

[Houman Vosoghi, MD]

Depending on how deep the corneal scar is, there may be ways to remove it.  This however, does not make you a better candidate for laser vision correction.  I would not recommend you get the laser correction after a vision altering corneal scar as multiple complications could arise.  Please consult with a well known cornea specialist in your area for an exam and opinion in this regard.

HV