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Eye Care (Expert Forum)
Laser eye surgery
Answered by
Michael J Kutryb, MD - Ophthalmology, Cataract Surgery, glaucoma, Laser Vision Correct
Kutryb Eye Institute - Titusville
Our Ask A Doctor Ophthalmology Forum is where you can post your question and receive a personal answer from physicians affiliated with the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
Doctor's Answer
by Michael J Kutryb, MD, Oct 03, 2007 03:46PM
, Oct 03, 2007 03:46PMTo: J01tx
That's such a general question. Lasik and Prk have a very, very good tract record if done by good surgeons on suitable canditates. What I find sometimes is that patients may not have been great canditates to begin with - particularly older patients who may sometimes be better suited by waiting a few years and just getting cataract surgery. My wife, and one brother and one sister have had lasik and all done well. Potential complications, though include over and undercorrection, buttonhole flap scar, infection, epithelial ingrowth, corneal scarring. The real question of the day is: are YOU in particular a good canditate? That I can't answer.
Michael Kutryb, MD
Michael Kutryb, MD
Member Comments (2)
by J01tx, Oct 03, 2007 08:46PM
To: Michael Kutryb
Thanks for the feedback. I'm sure the doctor I choose (if I decide to go ahead with the procedure) would be the one to decide if I'm eligible. When people are researching a subject they tend to ask general questions.
