LASIK / FAQs

These laser treatments are not for getting rid of glasses, but are for another condition in your eye. You should consult with a retianl specialist.

Many people who have LASIK successfully have dryness with their contacts, and that is why they have LASIK. But dryness ater LASIK is more common if you have dryness before.

Andrew Caster, MD

No surgery is indicated. Sometimes treating dry eye or other conditions associated with blepharitis is helpful.

Andrew Caster, MD

There is no need to rest your eyes. Eyedrops are good. You may need more time to heal, or you may need an enhancement.

Andrew Caster, MD

I would get another opinion before having further treatment.

Andrew Caster, MD

It is not recommended to have LASIK when the other eye is legally blind.

Andrew Caster, MD

There is no laser treatment at this time. Experiments are taking place with corneal rings and collagen cross-linking.

Andrew Caster, MD

Each person needs to be examined. No LASIK for someone whose eyes have not stopped changing, which usually is at least 18 years old.

Andrew Caster, MD

The temperature and humidity in the laser room must be controlled to compensate for changes in weather during the year. If this is done, there is no concern about the time of year.

Andrew Caster, MD

Usually, more than one enhancement is possible.

Andrew Caster, MD

In very rare situations, the eyelids can droop a little bit after LASIK, but not to the degree that you describe. I would get an evaluation by a doctor, but would think about another casue.

I would not be worried at this time, as it can take several weeks or sometimes months to stabilize. If you continue to be concerned then get a second opinion.

Andrew Caster, MD

Some patients have glare and halos after LASIK. Usually it is correctable with an enhancement, but not in all cases. It is not clear what the role of larger pupils is in resulting halos, but they may play some role. I tell patients that larger pupils are a risk factor for halos, though this is not defintitely proven.

Andrew Caster, MD

It might ease your mind to get a second opinion, but dryness and swelling certainly do occur.

Andrew Caster, MD