I think that is a great idea!
MJK MD
Thank you for responding. Yes, I really do have cataracts -- in both eyes. But my vision is not yet affected. I was evaluated by 3 doctors for LASIK. My cornea is not quite thick enough. I was told I'm not a PRK candidate either, though I don't recall why.
I really want to be contact-free, but figured out that my options aren't great. I'm working with my optometrist to find a better pair of contacts.
Laura
In general at -8.00, LASIK or PRK would be the refractive procedure of choice, assuming you don't have a cataract. I would not recommend Verisyse for you - because it's just not that mainstream and you may develop a cataract and need a second operation anyway. My best advice is to get a second or third opnion regarding Lasik or PRK. I don't understand why you are not a canditate unless you have possible keratoconus??? or VERY thin corneas?? or other problem that you're not mentioning. Best advise is LASIK, PRK if suitable option for you - or if you have a significant cataract which is ready for surgery - then go with aspheric monofocal IOL to achieve best possible visual acuity. Glasses also are always an option and finally maybe a you can be fit with better contacts and have a doctor help you to get better comfort by treating possible dry eyes or eyelid margin disease.
Please respond and tell us if you really have a cataract. Why are you not a LASIK canditate?
MJK MD