Question 1

hi, could any doctor tell me about how much is for a lasek myopia surgery? thank you very much in advance!

Accepted Answer

Lasik surgery: Prices start at $299 per eye. See google search "cost of lasik surgery for myopia":  https://www.Google.Com/search?Q=cost+of+lasik+surgery+for+myopia&rls=com.Microsoft:en-us&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&startindex=&startpage=1 for complete listing, depending upon your location.

Question 2

what is a way to reverse myopia/nearsightedness (besides surgery)?

Accepted Answer

Changing myopia: Briefly, there is not way to permanently correct myopia without surgery.  Myopia is due to the combination of the eye length, the corneal steepness (refractive power) and the lens. To change myopia, one or more of these would have to be changed. Optometrist with variable success use contact lenses sometimes to temporarily change the eye surface and myopia.  Corneal or lens surgery are needed.

Question 3

i have -7.5 myopia. should i consider surgery?

Accepted Answer

You can: There is no harm is consulting with a refractive surgeon to see if you are a good candidate for refractive surgery. Then you can make an informed decision. There are many criteria involved in determining good candidates, not just the magnitude of the prescription.

Question 4

can eye surgery correct myopia with astigmatism?

Accepted Answer

Astigmatism correctn: Absolutely.  The vast majority of corneal refractive surgery, i.e. Lasik or surface ablation/prk, is for just that.  Most people wearing glasses for distance vision are myopic, and most of them have some amount of astigmatism as well.  Today's lasers can correct a very high proportion of your myopia and your astigmatism.  Some lasik surgeons give free educational appointments or seminars.

Question 5

i have myopia . want to do the femtosecond lesser surgery .

Accepted Answer

Femtosecond LASIK: Surgery of the cornea has been a proven method for myopia. It is one of the safest procedures on the human body and with the introduction of femtosecond laser to produce the corneal flap it is even safer. Evaluation for dry eye syndrome and retinal abnormalities is a must prior to any type of lasik or prk procedure.

Question 6

whats disadvatages of having refractive surgery to correct myopia?

Accepted Answer

A few and minor: Most refractive surgery is lasik.  The results are generally excellent but in a small degree of cases the correction may be a little off due to the biology (individual healing) of the patient and a certain number will find they have longer term eye dryness.  All will need reading glasses when they get into their 40's.

Question 7

can lasik surgery help for degenerative myopia in a 23year old male?

Accepted Answer

No: Degenerative Myopia is an progressively worsening disorder that can lead to blindness. Lasik surgery is used primarily for stable forms of vision problems. It is contraindicated in disorders where the eye will continue to change over time, especially if cataracts are a risk, like in DM. Other treatments include Scleral Buckling, 7-methylxanthine, use of Contact lenses, and atropine eye drops.

Question 8

i have myopia. i am 19years oldest and considering lasik surgery. please advice.

Accepted Answer

LASIK: Lasik should be done when the glasses rx (refraction) is stable (ie, the eye has stopped growing).  Risks include dry eye, glare & haloes, infection, corneal scarring, flap problems, need for enhancement, decreased vision, and other issues. The risk of these issues is uncommon and vision threatening complications are rare. See a conservative, experienced eyemd who cares about what is best for you.

Question 9

can myopia (short sightedness ) treated naturally without surgery or glasses? i heard that sunlight could help

Accepted Answer

No: Sunlight will do nothing for myopia.  This condition is due to an abnormal shape of the eye that results in refractive error (think of a lens directing sunlight to a specific point).  It is a very common occurrence and by itself, results in no significant health issues.  But to correct this so you can see in focus, you need contacts, glasses, or refractive surgery (e.g. Lasik).

Question 10

is there any way to reduce the myopia in the eyes without surgery?

Accepted Answer

Nope!: Surgery is the only way. Glasses and contact lenses will allow you to see well, but do not actually change your eye in any way. lasik michigan.

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Hi, could any doctor tell me about how much is for a lasek myopia surgery? thank you very much in advance!

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I have -7.5 myopia. should i consider surgery?

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Can eye surgery correct myopia with astigmatism?

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I have myopia . want to do the femtosecond lesser surgery .

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Whats disadvatages of having refractive surgery to correct myopia?

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Can lasik surgery help for degenerative myopia in a 23year old male?

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I have myopia. i am 19years oldest and considering lasik surgery. please advice.

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Can myopia (short sightedness ) treated naturally without surgery or glasses? i heard that sunlight could help

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Is there any way to reduce the myopia in the eyes without surgery?

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