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Spin-off Question about LASIK
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CunningOne
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Spin-off Question about LASIK
I want it, although I am petrified about doing it. I saw the thread on where you ladies had it done, but I am interesting in knowing your RX before having it done??
For example, my contact lenses I wear now are -7.50 in both eyes. My glasses are a -8.25 or something like that (they sit further from your eye so its a slightly stronger Rx).
Are my eyes too bad for it? TIA!
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Posted 4/23/11 9:39 PM  |
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EsquireFish
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Re: Spin-off Question about LASIK
No. My eye doc told me I am a candidate for LASIK and I am -8.5 in one eye, -7.5 on the other for contacts. Your eye doc can tell you if you are a candidate - your eyes need to be stable for I think 2 years (no prescription changes).
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| Posted 4/23/11 10:23 PM |
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Tara77
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Re: Spin-off Question about LASIK
Posted by EsquireFish
Your eye doc can tell you if you are a candidate - your eyes need to be stable for I think 2 years (no prescription changes).
This is true, and you can probably get a free consultation to find out if you are.
My rx WAS -6.50 and -5.75, and although my vision was stabilized, my corneas weren't as flat as they should be, so i wasn't a candidate for the popular lasik. I had to get a different laser eye surgery called PRK (a little more discomfort, but same time/results as lasik).
So basically, there are alternatives that suit anyone.
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| Posted 4/23/11 11:19 PM |
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CunningOne
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Re: Spin-off Question about LASIK
Thanks! I had been steady for many years (at least 10), and then in the past year or two, I upped one eye slightly, giving both my eyes the same Rx. One eye had been slightly weaker forever. Guess I can wait and see next time I see my eye doc!
Thanks for the info!
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| Posted 4/24/11 10:20 PM |
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