Question Title: Assessing my vision

Forum: The Eye Care Forum
Topic: Laser Vision Correction (LASIK and PRK)

Posted by Becky on August 24, 1999 at 13:04:33

Below is my current prescription for glasses:
L: -5.75 +0.25 by 110
R: -4.00 +0.50 by 95

Besides being "Moderately Nearsighted" as I have been told, do I have any options? I know that Laser surgery is the upcoming new trend, but is my vision poor enough to need this procedure done? I am only 24 years old and my script over the past five years has changed every six months and no one has an answer to why. I would appreciate your opinion greatly. Thank you.


Posted by hfhs md - ni on August 27, 1999 at 17:43:33

You have to decide based upon lifestyle issues if you want to have laser surgery done or not. Your prescription is in the range where a good result is very likely. However, the prescription must be stable. If it continues to change, you may not be a good laser candidate yet. You should discuss this and other options with your ophthalmologist.




This Forum's Doctors
Sandy Feldman, MD, MS
ClearView Eye & Laser Medical Center, A P.C.
John C Hagan III, MD, FACS
Discover Vision Centers
Michael J Kutryb, MD
Kutryb Eye Institute - Titusville
Joan M Pernoud, MD
Pernoud Eye Institute
Flavius G Pernoud III, MD
Pernoud Eye Institute
Expert Activity
How To Beat Insomnia Without Medica...
9 hrs ago by Steven Y Park, MD
Attention All Mouth Breathers: 5 Im...
9 hrs ago by Steven Y Park, MD
Cataract Surgery MonoVision Tips
Nov 27 by Michael J Kutryb, MD
Related Communities

[The Eye Care Forum]    [The Eye Care Forum Archives]