LASIK and Eye Surgery Blog - Clearview Eye and Laser Medical Center
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Why can’t highly nearsighted patients have LASIK?
In some cases, patients who have a high amount of nearsightedness may not have sufficient corneal thickness to create a flap and then apply the laser which also decreases corneal thickness as it reshapes the cornea itself. You should consult with our doctor in order to learn more.
Sometimes, doctors can perform surface laser vision correction procedures such as PRK [photorefractive keratectomy], ASA [advanced surface ablation], LASEK or epi-LASIK or implantable lenses such as Visian and Verisyse to correct vision in highly nearsighted individuals.
To see if you are a candidate for PRK or ASA, contact ClearView Eye and Laser Medical Center.
Sometimes, doctors can perform surface laser vision correction procedures such as PRK [photorefractive keratectomy], ASA [advanced surface ablation], LASEK or epi-LASIK or implantable lenses such as Visian and Verisyse to correct vision in highly nearsighted individuals.
To see if you are a candidate for PRK or ASA, contact ClearView Eye and Laser Medical Center.
posted by Clearview Staff at 11:00 PM
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