nystagmus

My first male child who is 19 years now is suffering from congenital nystagmus. There is sideways head movement while reading or concentrating.He is wearing spectacles since he was 3 years old. Last year he tried soft contact lenses but was not comfortable. Though he is doing well in academics, seeing from a distance is still his problem. Can a lasik surgery improve his vision?
His power is:
Right eye: Sph.  -2.75      cyl.  -4.75    Axis   15
Left eye :  Sph.  -2.50      cyl.  -4.25    Axis   170

[Ray T Oyakawa, MD]

Yes, it may.  However, it will probably be only slightly better than his best corrected vision.

Dr. O.