LASIK / FAQs

It might. Also, a non-custom treatment might help.

Andrew Caster, MD

Be patient. It may take several, up to 6, months.

Andrew Caster, MD

Not from what you have mentioned so far.

Andrew Caster, MD

There is disagreement within the profession as to which is best. With your prescription, you should do very well with the Alcon or the Visx lasers.

Andrew Caster, MD

Yes, there is a very good likelihood.

Andrew Caster, MD

Yes.

Andrew Caster, MD

Both are excellent machines, and both have their advocates. Choose the doctor you like and then use the machine he or she prefers.

Andrew Caster, MD

They are both good options, with pros and cons, so you each should choose whichever you personally prefer.

Andrew Caster, MD

It will not cure double vision.

Andrew Caster, MD

It is common for the two eyes to heal differently. I would be patient.

Andrew Caster, MD
Caster Eye Center 
Beverly HIlls, California
www.castervision.com

No. But if there is a history of HSV in the eye, then great caution is needed.

Andrew Caster, MD
Caster Eye Center 
Beverly HIlls, California
www.castervision.com

They are equal in the long run. LASIK definitely heals up faster. However, PRK may be safer for some people in high risk situations where trauma may occur to the eyes, such as in combat. In this case, LASIK may be a better choice.

Andrew Caster, MD 
Caster Eye Center
Beverly Hills, California
www.castervision.com

It is a problem that can develop after LASIK, with conventional or custom treatment, but it is less common after custom treatment.

Andrew Caster, MD

You must wait until your eyes stop changing, which may be in the late teens or early twenties.

Andrew Caster, MD 
Caster Eye Center
Beverly Hills, California
www.castervision.com