When will my vision stabilize after LASIK eye surgery?

Farah

My vision was -5 for both eyes. I had the LASIK eye surgery last Tuesday. And ever since my vision changed to -2.50 in one eye and the other is +2.50 .. Today is Saturday and I haven't seen any provement. So how long does it take to stabilize?

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I was -4 in both eyes, just did the Ziemer all laser procedure 6 weeks ago. I had fluctuation for the first 5 weeks, but i was 20/25 and 20/15 (L/R) the day after. My eyes seemed to change from day to day, Until about a week ago.
For the last week it has been remarkably clear and no change. Your eyes are still swollen and healing. The first two weeks I had the most changes.

You should have a one week follow up. You need to discuss it with your doctor at that point, or on Monday when they open. Don't rub your eyes, use your drops, and wear your sunglasses.

would you suggest me having a lasik wavefront eye surgery?

Starchef

hi,im 34,since 14 i ve been wearing glasses,as today i went to my doctor HE told me to have this lasik surgery with laser but im not sure,i d like to know some opinions from some people who done it before ,my prescription its high BOTH MY EYES ARE 7.50

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I had lasik eye surgery about 1 ago, so far I have been very happy, but it has cons that were small to me. For instance, I see small halos at night when I'm driving around the street lights and car lights, they are not great enough to really bother me. The paperwork before the surgery is pretty scary, you have to sign a waiver in which it explains all the things that can go wrong, so in the end, you just have to ask yourself if you are willing to deal with the cons no matter their size. There are also about three or four different technology's for laser surgery, I know lasik and wavefront are two different ones. So just make sure your doctor know which technology is best for you.

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What are the requirements for lasik eye surgery?

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Raito

I have 7.00 pwer on right eye and 7.50 power on the other. I am 18 years of age and otherwise a healthy male

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No matter how many diopters you currently have, what matters is the thickness of your cornea in order to treat these diopters.

Do they make any exceptions for military pilots to wear glasses or contacts?

O'hare

Can they wear contacts?
My dad is Army. And as most Military parents they would love their kids to follow in their footsteps. I've always wanted to be in the Navy and be a pilot. So I would love to be both. A Navy pilot. However, my vision is not 20/20. But with my contacts my vision is 20/20. I don't believe I'm a candidate for Lasik due to eye surgery when I was young.
Thanks to both of you!

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Air Force

To enter flight training, a candidate must pass a Flight Class I Flying Physical. To become a pilot, that means the candidates vision can be no worse than 20/70 (correctable with glasses to 20/20) in each eye. To enter Navigator Training, the candidate can have vision no worse than 20/200 in each eye (also must be correctable to 20/20).

After flight school, the standards relax a little. Pilots and Navigators who have already graduated flight training, can remain fliers as long as their vision doesn't deteriorate beyond 20/400 in each eye (correctable to 20/20).

Normal depth perception and color vision is required.

Effective May 21, 2007, applicants who have had LASIK eye surgery are no longer automatically disqualified from flight training. See related article.

Navy and Marine Corps

The Navy and the Marine Corps use the same standards (The Marines do not have their own medical department. They use the Navy for all medical procedures and standards). Navy Pilots must pass a Class I Flying Physical. To become a pilot in the Navy or Marine Corps, an applicant's uncorrected vision can be no worse than 20/40 (correctable to 20/20) in each eye. Once flight training begins, vision can deteriorate to no worse than 20/100 (correctable to 20/20) in each eye. After flight training graduation, if the eyesite deteriorates worse than 20/200 (must be correctable to 20/20), the pilot will require a waiver for carrier operations. If the vision deteriorates past 20/400 (correctable to 20/20), the pilot is restricted to aircraft with dual controls (ie, aircraft with co-pilots).

For Navigators (called "NFOs" or "Navy Flight Officers"), there is no vision requirement to enter flight training. However, the Navigator's vision must be correctable to 20/20 and there are limits on refraction. Refraction must be less than or equal to plus or minus 8.00 sphere in any meridian and less than or equal to minus 3.00 cylinder. No more than 3.50 anisometropia. After flight training, to continue on flight status there is no limit on refraction for NFOs. No waivers are authorized for NFO applicants who exceed these refraction limits.

Normal color vision is required for both NFOs and pilots. Normal depth perception is required for pilots and pilot applicants.

The Navy allows laser eye surgery, both for current pilots and NFOs, and for pilot/NFO applicants, if they apply for, and are accepted to participate in the Navy's on-going study about laser eye surgery for aviators.

Army (Rotary Wing)

The Army has very few fixed-wing aircraft. The vast majority of Army pilots are helicopter pilots. Army Aviators must pass a Flight Class I Flying Physical. To enter Army Helicopter Flight Training, as either a commissioned officer or warrant officer, the applicant can have vision no worse than 20/50 (correctable to 20/20) in each eye. After flight training, pilots can remain on flight status as long as their vision does not deteriorate beyond 20/400 (correctable to 20/20).

Normal depth perception and normal color vision is required.

Like the other branches, it is possible to apply for Army Flight Training and/or remain on flying status with laser eye surgery, if one is accepted into the Army's Aviator Laser Eye Surgery Study Program.

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What are the recommendations for Lasik eye surgery?

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Q. Please help, i would like to know the recommendations for lasik eye surgery! Such as eye health, general health, Ect...

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I just had lasik last Thursday & would highly recommend it! The first step is to have a lasik evaluation. This exam SHOULD be free at whatever laser facility you choose. It is basically to determine if you are a candidate or not. Your eyes will be dilated that day and they will do multiple tests to check the overall health of your eyes.
The procedure itself was SOOO much better than I thought it would be! The surgeon talks you through the whole thing and its over before you know it!
overall, it was one of the best decisions I have ever made! I was a -7.00 and -7.50 prior to surgery and now I'm 20/20 without any correction :)
Good luck & best wishes to you!

When will my vision stabilize after LASIK eye surgery?

Farah

My vision was -5 for both eyes. I had the LASIK eye surgery last Tuesday. And ever since my vision changed to -2.50 in one eye and the other is +2.50 .. Today is Saturday and I haven't seen any provement. So how long does it take to stabilize?

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I was -4 in both eyes, just did the Ziemer all laser procedure 6 weeks ago. I had fluctuation for the first 5 weeks, but i was 20/25 and 20/15 (L/R) the day after. My eyes seemed to change from day to day, Until about a week ago.
For the last week it has been remarkably clear and no change. Your eyes are still swollen and healing. The first two weeks I had the most changes.

You should have a one week follow up. You need to discuss it with your doctor at that point, or on Monday when they open. Don't rub your eyes, use your drops, and wear your sunglasses.

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How are spherical abberations caused by lasik corrected?

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Tanya

It looks like I may be one of the unlucky few that now has increased spherical abberations post Lasik.
I had my surgery almost 3 months ago and I absolutely love the vision correction. During the day my vision is beautiful. Many years ago I was diagnosed with anisocoria and have unusually large pupils. When I had multiple consultations before lasik I was careful to mention this and although each facility did additional testing there was never any indication this would be a problem. I mentioned to each doctor that I already had problems with night driving (glare) and I was even shown a video that suggested that those who have night vision issues would actually see an improvement by having Lasik Eye Surgery.
Now almost 3 months out the halos and glare at night are really intense and haven't improved since the surgery at all. It is different than the night vision problems that I experienced prior to lasik and much, much worse so I know it is surgery induced. I wonder if anyone can give me advice on what to ask the doctor about corrections when I go back for my 90 day appointment. I have read that it is possible to increase the diameter of the corneal treatment area so that it matches my pupil size. I have already tried the Allergan Alphagan 0.1% eye drops the doctor suggested and they have no noticeable effect.

I don't know if this makes a difference but the equipment used on me was the Allegretto Wave for the treatment while the IntraLase created the cornea flap.

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I had a little bit of refractive error after my LASIK. It is nothing fancy like higher order aberrations. I just have a little bit of myopia. My vision during the day is fine but I can't see to drive at night. My -0.50 glasses clear every thing up. Doctors are often reluctant to prescribe glasses after surgery because it feels like failure. Since I am an optometrist I prescribed them for myself.

I have astigmatism, can I get lasik eye surgery?

Audrey d

How old do you have to be? What other alternatives are there, besides glasses, contacts, and lasik eye surgery? I'd like something permanant. How long does it take for it to heal? Are there serious risks during the procedure? If I can't get lasik eye surgery done, what's the problem? Sorry about all the questions, feel free to give me as much information as you can because I'm pretty sure I'm missing something that I'll want to know later . .

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Sure.
Lasik works for most healthy people with healthy eyes who need total corrections less than about 3 or 4 diopters. It has to do with the shape of the eye and the thickness of the cornea.

You really should wait to have the proceedure until you have stopped growing and until your corrective prescriptive lenses have been the same for a year. When you are older, you will probably go 3 or 6 years without changing your prescription. You will not want to risk complications by having a lasik revision frequently while you are young.

The cornea is sliced with a micro thin blade (micro karatome) and flipped up. The lazer contours the freshly exposed inside tissue of the cornea and corrects the vision. The flap is then closed.

The corneal flap makes a bandage and the whole thing heals pretty quickly.

There are risks. Infection, halos in the night vision are the ones that come to mind.

You need to see two or three doctors, in my opinion. The consultations take about an hour. The consultations are free or about 50 dollars.

Lasik will not work if the astigmatism is very severe. My correction was more than 4.75 diopters and would have required PRK.

PRK requires the lazering off the front of the cornea and takes 2-3 weeks of rest and no work to heal.

My brother had PRK and needed 16 days. My sister had lasik and was back to work in three day. Both are happy and generally do not need any glasses.

See the doctors. Google LASIK and read about twenty sites.

God Bless you.

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Can i get laser eye surgery with a squint?

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CumoLluvia

I really want to get laser eye surgery. I am tired of having to wear glasses and contact lenses. 1) contact lenses don't give me crystal clear eyesight - there is still unclear sight 6.50+ in each eyes. 2) glasses give me perfect eyesight - but i don't want to wear them all my life. I need some advice on whether i can get laser eye surgery with a squint. I read somewhere that i can't but i want to no whether there is still a chance.

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You can get Lasik done having Squint. It does not affect anything that would pose a risk for the procedure. You just need to find an Opthalmologist that has performed many procedures for hyperopia (farsightedness).

Where is the best place to have laser eye surgery in Tucson?

stevenbrd

I want laser eye surgery on both eyes in Tucson. Any suggestions from people with experience?

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Use the USAEyes 50 Tough Questions For Your Lasik Doctor to evaluage a potential surgeon.

http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/lasik-tough-questions.htm

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Do they make any exceptions for military pilots to wear glasses or contacts?

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O'hare

Can they wear contacts?
My dad is Army. And as most Military parents they would love their kids to follow in their footsteps. I've always wanted to be in the Navy and be a pilot. So I would love to be both. A Navy pilot. However, my vision is not 20/20. But with my contacts my vision is 20/20. I don't believe I'm a candidate for Lasik due to eye surgery when I was young.
Thanks to both of you!

Answer
Air Force

To enter flight training, a candidate must pass a Flight Class I Flying Physical. To become a pilot, that means the candidates vision can be no worse than 20/70 (correctable with glasses to 20/20) in each eye. To enter Navigator Training, the candidate can have vision no worse than 20/200 in each eye (also must be correctable to 20/20).

After flight school, the standards relax a little. Pilots and Navigators who have already graduated flight training, can remain fliers as long as their vision doesn't deteriorate beyond 20/400 in each eye (correctable to 20/20).

Normal depth perception and color vision is required.

Effective May 21, 2007, applicants who have had LASIK eye surgery are no longer automatically disqualified from flight training. See related article.

Navy and Marine Corps

The Navy and the Marine Corps use the same standards (The Marines do not have their own medical department. They use the Navy for all medical procedures and standards). Navy Pilots must pass a Class I Flying Physical. To become a pilot in the Navy or Marine Corps, an applicant's uncorrected vision can be no worse than 20/40 (correctable to 20/20) in each eye. Once flight training begins, vision can deteriorate to no worse than 20/100 (correctable to 20/20) in each eye. After flight training graduation, if the eyesite deteriorates worse than 20/200 (must be correctable to 20/20), the pilot will require a waiver for carrier operations. If the vision deteriorates past 20/400 (correctable to 20/20), the pilot is restricted to aircraft with dual controls (ie, aircraft with co-pilots).

For Navigators (called "NFOs" or "Navy Flight Officers"), there is no vision requirement to enter flight training. However, the Navigator's vision must be correctable to 20/20 and there are limits on refraction. Refraction must be less than or equal to plus or minus 8.00 sphere in any meridian and less than or equal to minus 3.00 cylinder. No more than 3.50 anisometropia. After flight training, to continue on flight status there is no limit on refraction for NFOs. No waivers are authorized for NFO applicants who exceed these refraction limits.

Normal color vision is required for both NFOs and pilots. Normal depth perception is required for pilots and pilot applicants.

The Navy allows laser eye surgery, both for current pilots and NFOs, and for pilot/NFO applicants, if they apply for, and are accepted to participate in the Navy's on-going study about laser eye surgery for aviators.

Army (Rotary Wing)

The Army has very few fixed-wing aircraft. The vast majority of Army pilots are helicopter pilots. Army Aviators must pass a Flight Class I Flying Physical. To enter Army Helicopter Flight Training, as either a commissioned officer or warrant officer, the applicant can have vision no worse than 20/50 (correctable to 20/20) in each eye. After flight training, pilots can remain on flight status as long as their vision does not deteriorate beyond 20/400 (correctable to 20/20).

Normal depth perception and normal color vision is required.

Like the other branches, it is possible to apply for Army Flight Training and/or remain on flying status with laser eye surgery, if one is accepted into the Army's Aviator Laser Eye Surgery Study Program.

Can i get laser eye surgery with a squint?

CumoLluvia

I really want to get laser eye surgery. I am tired of having to wear glasses and contact lenses. 1) contact lenses don't give me crystal clear eyesight - there is still unclear sight 6.50+ in each eyes. 2) glasses give me perfect eyesight - but i don't want to wear them all my life. I need some advice on whether i can get laser eye surgery with a squint. I read somewhere that i can't but i want to no whether there is still a chance.

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You can get Lasik done having Squint. It does not affect anything that would pose a risk for the procedure. You just need to find an Opthalmologist that has performed many procedures for hyperopia (farsightedness).

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Do you think it would be a bad idea for me to get Lasik?

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GSD Lover

I'm 19 yrs old but my dad said that even when they gave him Lasik eye surgery then the doctors said his eyes are STILL changing even though he's 50 yrs old. Also, I have a humongous fear of blood and the thought of doing surgery on my eye in particular doesn't help. I tend to faint when I see a lot of blood.

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There is no blood involved in Lasik surgery. I had it. I even had to go back a second time for some fine tuning. I am very squeemish about anything being done to my eyes. It was unpleasant but I made it through. I think your Dad wants you to wait till you are older and can pay for it yourself.

How much does Lasik eye surgery cost, what kinds of different surgeries are there, and anything else to know..?

Pregnant w

I really dont know a whole lot about the surgery, however it seems like a dream come true!
I do have an astigmatism in both eyes and my rx is -3.75 and -3.50 and actually got a little better this last check up.
I just want some information, some experience stories, or just anything you'd like to add
thanks

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in 28 and i had it done 5 yrs ago it has to be one of the best things ive done and i reccomend it to anyone it costs about 400 each eye its a simple procedure lasts about 20 mins and although blurry i could see straight after i went with optical express the service and aftercare i got was fab i reccomend u go and see them and they will go through it all with you

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What are the requirements for lasik eye surgery?

Q. I have 7.00 pwer on right eye and 7.50 power on the other. I am 18 years of age and otherwise a healthy male

A. No matter how many diopters you currently have, what matters is the thickness of your cornea in order to treat these diopters.

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