Typically, the fee involves the cost of dealing with complications afterwards, though many cutrate places will bill you extra. I would avoid those places.
Andrew Caster, MD
First of all, there is no medical deadline that happens on Oct 18. This is a medical decision, and that must outweigh all other factors. Do not do anything until the issues are clearly delineated. Consider obtaining a third opinion.
Each doctor has his or her own guidelines about whether to use wavefront or not. Also, many people your age will choose to have one eye for near, one for far, but many others want both for far.
Andrew Caster, MD
www.castervision.com
Custom LASIK requires even more cornea, so it probably would not be an option.
Andrew Caster, MD
Beverly Hills, CA
LASIK can correct astigmatism.
Andrew Caster, MD
Beverly Hills, CA
For soft lenses, 10-14 days.
For gas permeable, 6-8 weeks minimum.
Andrew Caster, MD
Beverly Hills, CA
Usually 18 is the youngest age.
Andrew Caster, MD
Beverly Hills, CA
There are many excellent operations available. You need to see a glaucoma specialist.
Andrew Caster, MD
Beverly Hills, CA
I think that LASIK will continue to be the most commonly performed surgery each year in the United States, as well as in other countries. It should only continue to have a greater and greater impact each year.
Andrew Caster, MD
Caster Eye Center
Beverly Hills, CA
Each doctor has his or her own system. I think that it is proper to inform people ahead of time if you intend to purposefully undercorrect them.
Andrew Caster, MD
Caster Eye Center
Beverly Hills, CA
Yes, it is possible, and should help you a great amount.
Andrew Caster, MD
Beverly Hills, CA
Implants of lenses inside the eye are often possible.
Andrew Caster, MD
Beverly Hills, CA
Poor vision in low light will often continue to improve, even for one year or more. Fixing your undercorrection should help as well.
Andrew Caster, MD
www.castervision.com
Things should improve as futher healing takes place. If the vision does not return to the level that you desire, an enhancement surgery should be performed.
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