Question about Lasik Eye Procedure. Thinking about having it done a second time?

Question

I had the Lasik surgery done back in 2003 by Dr. Booth in Cincinnati Ohio. I had great vision for about a year and a half and then my eyes started changing. I now wear glasses and am .5 in one and and .75 in the other. This is still much better than it was before the surgery but not good enough to allow me to do day to day activities withough glasses or contacts.

My perscription has been the same for about three years now and I am wondering.

1. Is it easier to fix my vision now that my eyes are staying the same persription?

2. Is there added risk to having the procedure done a second time?

3. Have there been any significant advances made in Lasik since 2003, that would make it even better now?

I've already invested $3k in this, and I would want to know this one will last before paying another $3k.

Thanks,

Answer 1

maybe u can try epi-lasik.

Answer 2

I would say that it depends somewhat on your age.  When people enter their fourties they begin to loose the ability to see clearly up close.  Lasik will not help you with that aspect of your vision and you will need to wear glasses for any type of near work.  If you are younger and still have a while until you reach your 40's the Lasik will sharpen up your vision now but may leave you with more symptoms of glare.  In terms of costs it will save you from buying a few pairs of glasses, but you will still need to have regular visits with an eye care professional.

Answer 3

I would go to one of the Lasik Plus locations.  They have a free appointment to talk to you about any of your questions and they can answer all of them.  I just got Lasik last week for the first time and I can answer most of your questions.  It is good that your prescription is the same.  They will NOT do the surgery if your prescription is not constant (at least Lasik Plus will not).  Also, when you get Lasik done and they cut the cornea to make the flap, it makes your cornea a tiny bitter thinner.  If it is too thin it can cause problems with your eye.  Doing the surgery again, will make it thinner.  This may not be a problem.  I know with me, I had very thick cornea and the doctor said that I would be able to have it about 4 times over and still be fine.  Lasik Plus will check for that and be able to tell you if your cornea is thick enough.

But don't worry, if it is not thick enough, there is another option.  It is something called PRK and it is usually for people 40 and older that have thin corneas.  In this procedure, they do not create a corneal flap but instead scratch the surface of your eye and then use the laser.  After that, they put in a protective contact lense that you have to keep in for a couple of days.  I watched someone get this done and it also was painless.  However, after the procedure, it takes 5-7 to heal instead of the 1-2 with traditional Lasik, just because they are scratching your cornea.  Lasik Plus will definitely tell you which one they would reccommend.  

There is also a new type of Lasik which is bladeless.  They just came out with it recently.  This is the type that I got.  The whole procedure is the same as the lasik you got except instead of cutting the flap with a blade, a laser is used to cut the flap.  It is good because it is a more precise cut.  

Lasik Plus has free enhancements if needed after you get your first one from them.  You should definitely check it out and get a free consultation from them.  Hope this helps.