What are the risks and disadvantages of Laser eye surgery? I want to do it to remove astigmatism/myopia and to get my eyes straight (they're not 100% straight).
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Dr. Pierre Mardelli,
Ophthalmology
- LASIK eye surgery is very safe, and it can treat myopia/astigmatism. You should be checked by an ophthalmologist to see if you're a good candidate for LASIK procedure. What do you mean by your ey... Read More
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How much does eye laser surgery cost for far sighted people? Is it safe? Does the insurance company cover part of it?
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Dr. Salem Abu Alghanam,
Ophthalmology
- It's safe producer but some insurance companies do not cover it as opposed to others.
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I wear eyeglasses and I want to get rid of it. Please advise which surgery to consider; lasek, lasik... are the side effects? what is the process. I have myopic, etigmat (for near & far) 3 degrees.thx
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Dr. Salem Abu Alghanam,
Ophthalmology
- these surgeries called refractive surgery and both depends on using the laser ,
and as all surgeries there are some complications,in order to determine which one is suitable for you there are some te... Read More
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I have myopia and astigmatism in both eyes, can I do LASIK surgery? And can it remove all the astigmatism in my eyes? Thanks
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Dr. Pierre Mardelli,
Ophthalmology
- Yes the latest laser techniques can remove the astigmatism in your eyes. If your corneal thickness is within normal limits and you're 18 years old and above then you can do LASIK.
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