Lasik Eyes Surgery - Epi Lasek surgery

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Epi Lasek surgery

Igirisujin

2005-03-23, 5:44 pm

Hi everyone
Im new to this group but I thought Id ask a question relating to Epi lasek
surgery.I was previously shortsighted -2.5 in each eye with no astigmatism.
I have recently had Epi Lasek Surgey in the UK (2 weeks ago) My left eye is
perfect no but I have no been told Im slightly longsighted in my right eye.
The optician has denied that I have been overcorrected and for the time
being I am giving her the benefit of the doubt. But should I be realistic in
thinking that what I can see now is pretty much how my eyes will be in the
future or have I not given it time enough to heal. The fact that the left
eye was corrected immediately puts the seeds of doubts in my mind.

I have been told to wait another 6 weeks before a check up, but to be honest
my eyes are always out of focus and when I get tired its even worse.
Especially at work as I have to use computers nearly all day.
Let me know please if I can expect improvement on my right eye.

Thanks in advance

Nick

Glenn - USAEyes.org

2005-03-23, 5:44 pm

The short-term and long-term result of an overcorrection may be quite
different, depending upon your age.

If you are under about age 40, your eye's natural lens has the ability
to change shape and change focus. The eye will attempt to "focus
around" the overcorrection into hyperopia. If it is a small amount,
this may be very successful, although fatigue and aching eyes would be
expected during the first few weeks to months.

After about age 40, the natural lens loses its ability to change
focus. This is called presbyopia and you will no longer be able to
focus around the hyperopia. This is when you will really notice poor
vision. The combination of hyperopia and presbyopia provides lousy
vision at almost all distances.

Refractive surgery to correct hyperopia is significantly different
than surgery to correct myopia (nearsighted, shortsighted). Depending
upon how much you are overcorrected into hyperopia, the potential
success may be very limited.

Waiting at least six weeks makes prefect sense. Much can change with
healing. I suggest you wait at least three months before considering
having additional surgery, and then do your research as if you are
having a totally new surgery...which you are.

You may also want to discuss CLAPIKS with your surgeon. Visit
http://www.usaeyes.org/faq/subjects/clapiks.htm to download a copy of
the procedure's white sheet for your doctor.

Glenn Hagele
Executive Director
Council for Refractive Surgery Quality Assurance

Email to glenn dot hagele at usaeyes dot org

http://www.USAEyes.org
http://www.ComplicatedEyes.org

I am not a doctor.

Igirisujin

2005-03-23, 5:44 pm

Thanks very much Glenn
Really appreciate your advice. Looks like I should be more patient. Im 33
years old by the way so hopefully it should correct itself, its just that
its frustrating not being able to see as expected.
Thanks again

Nick
"Glenn - USAEyes.org" <glenn.hageleSTOPSPAM@USAEyes.org> wrote in message
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> The short-term and long-term result of an overcorrection may be quite
> different, depending upon your age.
>
> If you are under about age 40, your eye's natural lens has the ability
> to change shape and change focus. The eye will attempt to "focus
> around" the overcorrection into hyperopia. If it is a small amount,
> this may be very successful, although fatigue and aching eyes would be
> expected during the first few weeks to months.
>
> After about age 40, the natural lens loses its ability to change
> focus. This is called presbyopia and you will no longer be able to
> focus around the hyperopia. This is when you will really notice poor
> vision. The combination of hyperopia and presbyopia provides lousy
> vision at almost all distances.
>
> Refractive surgery to correct hyperopia is significantly different
> than surgery to correct myopia (nearsighted, shortsighted). Depending
> upon how much you are overcorrected into hyperopia, the potential
> success may be very limited.
>
> Waiting at least six weeks makes prefect sense. Much can change with
> healing. I suggest you wait at least three months before considering
> having additional surgery, and then do your research as if you are
> having a totally new surgery...which you are.
>
> You may also want to discuss CLAPIKS with your surgeon. Visit
> http://www.usaeyes.org/faq/subjects/clapiks.htm to download a copy of
> the procedure's white sheet for your doctor.
>
> Glenn Hagele
> Executive Director
> Council for Refractive Surgery Quality Assurance
>
> Email to glenn dot hagele at usaeyes dot org
>
> http://www.USAEyes.org
> http://www.ComplicatedEyes.org
>
> I am not a doctor.