LASIK / FAQs

You can have PRK and CustomVue. These are really two different things. PRK or LASIK refers to no flap (PRK) or having a flap (LASIK). CustomVue refers to using the software to run the laser based on the wavefront measurements, which can be used with PRK or LASIK.

Andrew Caster, MD

LASIK will not stop the eyes from changing. At your age, you are also about to start developing some difficulty with close up vision, due to “presbyopia”.

Andrew Caster, MD

LASIK cannot correct these conditions. If the uveitis is a result of the tear, then you should be able to have LASIK next year if it all heals well.

Andrew Caster, MD

They should not prevent you from having LASIK.

Andrew Caster, MD

You will not go blind from this. However, you may require glasses or contacts. And when your vision stabilizes, then laser vision correction is an option.

Andrew Caster, MD

The no-cut procedure is called PRK, and has a significantly slower healing pattern. You can also make the cut with a laser made by Intralase; this is known as IntraLasik. Some doctors prefer the Intralase, others do not.

Andrew Caster, MD FACS

Those parameters are appropriate for LASIK. Of course, there are many other factors.

Andrew Caster, MD

Do a google search, or contact the Medical Board of California. Also search the individual doctors.

Andrew Caster, MD

Your vision after LASIK will be like it is with your contacts or distance glasses on, for both near and far.

Andrew Caster, MD

I would recommend a consultation with a strabismus specialist. Virtually every large city has one or more of these specialists.

Andrew Caster, MD

Some women will have a slight change in their nearsightedness during pregnancy. When it occurs, it usually is during the first pregnancy. I do not advise women to wait on getting pregnant, or to delay LASIK until after their childbearing years, because the effect is not terribly common, is often temporary, and can be corrected. I do advise against having surgery while you are pregnant. 

Andrew Caster, MD

Try flaxseed oil orally, 3 grams per day. It works wonders at making the tears thicker. There are also other remedies, such as Restasis drops or punctal plugs.

Andrew Caster, MD

You can have LASIK. However, if the iritis reccurs and is severe, it could cause futher problems with the eye.

Andrew Caster, MD

Overall, around 10% of patients have enhancements, though the percentage is a little higher for farsighted patients.

Andrew Caster, MD