Re: Question about second Lasic operation
- From: Glenn - USAEyes.org <glenn.hageleSTOPSPAM@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2007 08:39:15 -0700
On Wed, 31 Oct 2007 02:19:14 -0700, MK <m.ketonen@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Hi !
I had my Lasik 7 years ago. Everything was fine until about month ago
when I noticed my eysight has gone worse. I'm nearsighted. I had -7
then and now I think my sight is -1,5.
A 1.50 diopter change in refractive error in a short time period does
not sound like normal Lasik regression. You need to investigate the
underlying cause of the change. If you are a woman, are you pregnant
or menopausal?
http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/faq/lasik-pregnancy-pregnant.htm
What are the risks of second Lasik operation after many years from the
first one?
The risk for Lasik enhancement surgery are virtually the same as the
first surgery except the surgeon better understands how your cornea
reacts to the laser energy, the flap will not need to be cut (even
after this much time it can be surgically lifted). There is an
increased probability of epithelial ingrowth that if occurs may
require a flap lift later.
http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/faq/epithelial-ingrowth.htm
Glenn Hagele
Executive Director
USAEyes (R)
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