Question 1

is there any way i can get laser eye correction at 16?

Accepted Answer

Serious needs: Lasik is generally not done until about 23 years of age or more due to progression of myopia below that age.  A few cases are done for extreme needs, usually widely variant refraction in one eye only, or some with ocular surface disease that the last is being used for correction.  Otherwise, you probably should wait until the usual milestones.

Question 2

what type of laser eye procedures are pain-free and good for person with sensitive eyes?

Accepted Answer

Not that simple: I assume you are talking about laser procedures to correct your vision? There are many laser vision correction procedures, lasik/lasek/prk/intra-lasik etc. Which one is best for you is dependent on the physical attributes of your eyes, your profession, hobbies and visual goals. See a fellowship trained refractive surgeon to determine what option can give you the best vision at the lowest risk.

Question 3

what is a good post laser eye drops.?

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Depends on what type: The type of drops depends on what the purpose was for your laser surgery. To answer your question more information is needed. If it was laser vision correction, any artificial tear after the first week is fine.

Question 4

is there any precautions for laser eye correction ?

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Make sure you don't : have a severe dry eye condition or any other corneal diseases. Also see whether or not you like mono vision correction or not. At your age it will probably not be an issue. Ask how this laser surgery will affect the A scan when you'll need cataracts at 70 or so. Know that you may still need glasses for reading down the road. How satisfied are you with 20/30 vision?Ask about halos at night driving?

Question 5

anyone can tell me if the laser eye operation has any complications?

Accepted Answer

It does: Laser vision correction is a surgery. There is no surgery without complications. Even perfectly performed surgeries are subject to people's healing response. That said, the rates of complications with laser vision correction in the hands of an experienced surgeon are extremely low.

Question 6

could laser eye treatment actually work?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Laser is used to treat many things in the eye from abnormal vessels, to lens power.  It works in most cases.  Check with your ophthalmologist (optometrists cannot do laser surgery) if this has been advised for you.

Question 7

what is the risk of laser eye treatment ?

Accepted Answer

Too vague: Lasik? For diabetes/glaucoma? For lasik, it depends a lot on how much astigmatism, how thin your cornea, how myopic you are. Risk of blindness, or dry eye, or glare/halos etc.?  You need to speak to the surgeon and then get a 2nd opinion- this forum is not ideal.

Question 8

are the laser eye operations safe enough?

Accepted Answer

Yes: I have done over 10, 000 lasik procedures with only one complicated case requiring a corneal transplant and over 1000 prk and epi-lasik cases with no complications.

Question 9

could laser eye correction surgery give you 20/20 vision?

Accepted Answer

Yes!: Laser vision correction can help people see as well without glasses as they can see with glasses, such as 20/20.  If there are eye diseases limiting vision, best vision may not be improvable.  See an eye care professional like and eyemd/ophthalmologist or optometrist for advice, and to see whether you are a good candidate.

Question 10

what precautions should one take after laser eye operation?

Accepted Answer

Ordinary caution: Lasik surgery creates a flap which is somewhat weakly attached to the eye for a while.  Use the eyedrops prescribed and avoid rubbing or manipulating the eye.  Do not swim without goggles and ask your surgeon about flying.  After three weeks or so in most cases, there is no more cause for concern.

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