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Can you get LASIK if your prescription is too strong?
High prescription doesn’t count you out as a candidate for laser eye surgery. With modern technology, virtually any prescription can be corrected, including extremely high prescriptions. The average patient (meaning nearsighted) I perform LASIK on is 3.00 diopters.
Can LASIK correct more than glasses?
LASIK eye surgery may mean no more corrective lenses. But it’s not right for everybody. Learn whether you’re a good candidate and what to consider as you weigh your decision. If you’re tired of wearing eyeglasses or contact lenses, you may wonder whether LASIK surgery is right for you.
How bad does your eyesight have to be for LASIK?
The average refractive prescription that qualifies for laser eye surgery is: Nearsighted ness up to -8.0 diopters. Astigmatism up to -3.0 diopters. Nearsightedness with astigmatism up to -9.0 diopters.
What is the power of my left eye?
In fact, over the last year, the power of my left eye has decreased from 2.75 to 2.0 while that of the right eye has increased from 3 to 3.75. Are there some special precautions that I should take considering the present condition?
Is it normal to have different powers of refractive power in two eyes?
A:A difference in the refractive power in the two eyes is not unusual, and also not a cause for concern. In fact, many people have different powers in the 2 eyes. Regarding the changing refraction in the two eyes, an expert evaluation & opinion by an ophthalmologist is recommended.
What is the power gap between your eyes with spectacles?
I have been using spectacles for the last 10 years and the gap between the powers in both my eyes has been gradually widening. In fact, over the last year, the power of my left eye has decreased from 2.75 to 2.0 while that of the right eye has increased from 3 to 3.75.
Is it possible to equalize both eyes?
Yes, we want to concern ourselves with equalizing both eyes, and the course does discuss this later on, when it becomes appropriate (once all the basics are properly covered). At that point we will look at some strategies that are effective, primarily involving patching the strong eye for brief periods of time.