LASIK / FAQs

I would abstain for 1 week before and after.

Andrew Caster, MD

This should get better in a few weeks or months.

Andrew Caster, MD

It is okay to have the surgery.

Andrew Caster, MD

You could probably resume work within a few days. Although I have treated pathologists, and radiologists, I do worry that a small decrease in the quality of your vision (which is definitely possible) could adversely affect your job performance.

Andrew Caster, MD

Yes, and I would wait at least one month.

Andrew Caster, MD

Personally, I perform LASIK on people like you. I would only get opinions from people who actually perform the procedure, because others are usually not very well imformed about cases like yours that are slightly unusual.

Andrew Caster, MD

No, this is elective treatment.

Andrew Caster, MD
www.castervision.com

Pills are sometimes used, or laser or traditional surgery.

Andrew Caster, MD
Caster Eye Center

I do not recommend LASIK or other elective surgery for anyone with only one ggod eye. Even though the risk of serious problems are exceedingly low, in my opinion it is best not to perform laser vision correction.

Andrew Caster, MD
www.castervision.com

You must see a doctor to determine what the growth is. It may or may have an effect.

Andrew Caster, MD
www.castervision.com

I hope that he is getting excellent medical attention. I cannot say from the information provided what his prognosis will be.

Andrew Caster, MD
www.castervision.com

No, this probably will go on to blindness. It just may be that there is no further surgery to help, and hard contacts may give the best vision.

Andrew Caster, MD
www.castervision.com

Yes, a topography test wil reveal that a person has had refractive surgery of any type.

Andrew Caster, MD
Caster Eye Center

DLK (diffuse lamellar keratitis) is an inflammation after LASIK under the flap. It can be due to many things. It is treated with steroid drops, and usually resoves without further effect.

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