Re: LASIK

Posted By tanja on July 10, 1999 at 13:11:32
I am a 36 y.o. female with myopia and astigmatism.  I have worn glasses since I was 7 years old.  I went an eye surgeon to determine if I was a candidate for LASIK correction.  I was told I was not a candidate due to the shape of my eyes.  There is a risk that a "donut" impression would be left after the surgery and that the risk was too great for me to be eligible for the surgery.  I was also told I could have PRK, which I chose not to do.  I then went for contact lenses:  Toric lenses  with a prescription of:
Rt eye:  sph -3.25; cyl -1.75; ax 180
Lt eye:  sph -5.oo; cyl -0.75; ax 005
I am very curious about the risk factor.  How common is it?  Should I get a second opinion?  Should I just wait for new technology?  
Thank you for your time.

[hfhs md ke]

Posted By hfhs md ke on July 11, 1999 at 21:49:09
tanja-
i would need to examine you personally and to get computerized mappings of your cornea to determine if u r a lasik candidate. that being said i am confused as to why u were told that lasik was too dangerous, but prk would be ok.  usually if a patient is not a laser candidate it is for both prk and lasik.  there are some disorders that can rule out a patient for this surgery, but i would have to examine u personally to know if that was the reason.  If you are interested we would love to see you here at Henry Ford Eye Care Services.  Simply call 1-800-363-7575 for an appointment.  otherwise i would get a second opinion.  good luck.

[tanja__0]

Posted By tanja on July 12, 1999 at 11:18:57
Thank you for your very prompt response.  I feel I have more options now and I appreciate this forum.  Thanks again.










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