Re: LASIK and central islands

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

[HFHS MD JL]

Posted By HFHS MD-JL on July 20, 1999 at 20:52:21
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  

[Denis-Koutsoures]

Posted By Dennis Koutsoures on July 20, 1999 at 20:59:30
I do understand that 20/20 is not quaranteed.  I guess I want to know what central islands are and if surgery can correct them?
Thanks,
Dennis










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