LASIK / FAQs

Yes, if you need it. Most probably you will not need it.

Andrew Caster, MD

The best solution is what works best for you personally. Your doctor should show you with glasses each of the options and then you can make an informed choice.

Andrew Caster, MD

PRK can take several months to obtain optimal vision.

Andrew Caster, MD

The broken blood vessels will usually heal in 2 weeks or so. Everything else you describe is perfectly normal.

Andrew Caster, MD

There are a lot of factors, which I cannot go into here. Custom makes a subtle difference. If the money is critical, then most people can be satisfied without the wavefront custom treatment.

Andrew Caster, MD

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.

First of all, price should be the least of all your considerations when choosing a LASIK doctor. This is your vision, and you will use it every waking moment.
I would recommend finding out about the reputations of the LASIK doctors, and get one or more opinions.

Andrew Caster, MD
Beverly Hills, CA

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