“Can LASIK fix myopia?”
I have myopia and want to fix it. Can LASIK fix myopia?
6 Answers
Lasik/RefractiveNearVisionSurgeryOphthalmologist
Yes.
Overwhelmingly patients with myopia make the best candidates, and LASIK can treat even the highest degrees of myopia and astigmatism. The most important determinant is the thickness of the cornea and the corneal shape, which is tested during your consultation. I have performed over 18,000 LASIK procedures on patients in the top 1% of the world with myopia and astigmatism over my 34 year professional career.
Jason Randall Smith
Optometrist
Yes, Lasik can surgically correct myopia. But you will need an eye examination in order to determine if your corneas meet the standards for this type of laser surgery. And you will need a refraction in order to determine the total amount of your myopia and if there is some associated astigmatism present. A full and thorough eye exam will allow your eye doctor to advise you as to what your surgical options are as well as to check your retinas, your eye pressures, and your general eye health. Good luck and best wishes.
Yes! Myopia can be fixed by LASIK, but you have to have a consultation to ensure you're a candidate.
Yes, LASIK fixes myopia and astigmatism. Of course, there are exceptions to every rule. Your LASIK surgeon will do pre-op testing to make sure you are a good candidate
Yes, LASIK can fix myopia by altering the shape of the front of the eye with a laser. However, there are limits on how high a prescription can be treated. Your cornea has to be measured carefully after the surgery to avoid a bulging condition called corneal ectasia. Most surgeons recommend waiting until the age of 21 and require at least one year of a stable prescription.
