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Re: LASIK and central islands
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Re: LASIK and central islands
by Denis-Koutsoures, Jan 01, 1995 12:00AM
Posted By Dennis Koutsoures on July 20, 1999 at 13:56:25
Here are my details:
before surgery:
1. -5.5 diopters
surgery number 1:
Vision was corrected to about 20/70. It was also noted that I
had "Central Islands". The doctor recommended a "touch-up".
surgery number 2:
Vision was corrected to about 20/50. The central islands are
still there. The doctor said a third surgery was possible.
If my understanding is correct 3% need a second surgery. This means 3% of 3% or .09% need a third surgery. What is central
islands and will a third surgery correct it?
Very concerned,
Dennis
Here are my details:
before surgery:
1. -5.5 diopters
surgery number 1:
Vision was corrected to about 20/70. It was also noted that I
had "Central Islands". The doctor recommended a "touch-up".
surgery number 2:
Vision was corrected to about 20/50. The central islands are
still there. The doctor said a third surgery was possible.
If my understanding is correct 3% need a second surgery. This means 3% of 3% or .09% need a third surgery. What is central
islands and will a third surgery correct it?
Very concerned,
Dennis
As you know, not everyone winds up with 20/20 vision uncorrected and you may fall into this category. However, I would recommend a second opinion before considering more surgery. I am sure your doctor has done everything correctly, but, it may be more comforting to hear the same information from another surgeon.
This information was provided for educational purposes only.
HFHS MD-JL
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