Anyone had an IOL implated or Lasik for sever myopia?

Question

My Rx is -12 and -10.75 (nearsightedness/ severe myopia) Yes, I have a stigmatism in both eyes. I'm 23 & have called around to all the Doctors but am hesitant to be screened because I'm scared I'll be told I'm just not a candidate.

Lasik seems to run about 4000$ in my area.

IOL/ICL implants run about 9000-10000$ and also run the risk of needing additional lasik at a reduced cost of 700-1000$ an eye for adjustments.

I know what myopia is, I know how bad my Rx is, I know what each surgery entails... but I can't find real life information from people that have been there.

I would prefer lasik but I think my Rx is too severe and that I wont have enough cornea to be able to remove as much as I need.

**anyone w/ severe myopia that has had either of these corrective procedures have any advice or stories to share?**

Answer 1

I do not know of anyone who has been treated for myopia as severe as yours.  I found a website where a person with a similar situation describes how he had it treated and the results.

http://www.timestreamtech.com/mdwyer/vis...

I hope this helps.

Answer 2

i have rx of -800 both eyes and asti of -0.75 and -1.25 before lasik. But now i am 6/6 vision. All thanks to LASIK

Answer 3

you are way too young for IOL , and lasik is much better , but just wait , the operation we used to do 5 years ago is considered old and bad now , there is a lot of ongoing advancement in the field , may be in 2 years we will be able to correct ur grades with more confidence of the results .

Answer 4

Lasik eye surgery is very safe nowadays. My cousin got her dental implants and Lasik surgery in India by a company called Indian Health Guru Consultants. The Price for dental and Lasik surgery is very less in India. She paid 25% of the price she was quoted in America.

Indian Health Guru Consultants is very famous in India They arrange Dental surgery, jaw surgery, Lasik eye surgery, Dental Implants etc for foreign patients in India. I read a lot about them in the Newspapers and magazines- about their patient stories.

They arrange financing for USA, Canadian, UK and other international patients who plan to have surgery abroad for low cost, as dental and eye surgery is not covered by insurance. They also have photos pasted of their International patients. You can checkout their website. There are huge cost savings. As a doctor I personally believe that surgery can be easily handled in India, as the quality of healthcare available In India is simply best in the world. The surgeons are USA/UK trained and facilities are 5 star.

http://www.indianhealthguru.com

Hope this helps.