Subject: Re: LASIK and central islands
Forum: The Eye Care Forum

Topic Area: Laser Vision Correction (LASIK and PRK)

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

Follow Ups:

• LASIK and central islands Dennis Koutsoures 7/20/1999 (1)
  • Re: LASIK and central islands HFHS MD-JL 7/23/1999 (0)

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