Is eye laser advisable for someone who has an eye grade of 5.50?
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Most laser refractive surgery is recommended with people of 6.00 or less.  So, this makes you on the edge.  Lasik and other refractive surgeries or PRK or corneal rings are very safe. The best thing you can do if you are thinking about laser surgery is to really research the doctors in your area.  Stay away from the people who claim it's so easy they can do it over your lunch break.  There are some risks as with any surgery. Most practices have someone in charge of marketing and would be happy to either set you up with a free consultation with their corneal specialist or send you more information than you could ever dream of.\n\nAs far as cost, my practice charges just under $1,300 per eye. Pain is minimal and I have mostly heard it described as annoying achiness.  There will be eye drops for a while afterwards, make sure you are okay with that.\n\nAlso keep in mind that not everyone is a good candidate for surgery.  There are several tests required in determining whether you can have surgery. You have to have enough eye tissue, no dryness, etc.
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no- your eyes will stabalise at one level, unfortunetly they wont ever improve. corrective lenses can help as can laser surgery
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umm...for blindness and safety and age...let me think...\na ha! you must be at least eighteen years old to have an operation. (cornea transplant to correct blindness) but if you want to have it more on the safe side, then just wait till you are a middle aged person 25 yrs to 35
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I had the new laser eye surgery done.  I love it.  I am 27.  It has been over a year.  My right eye is a little dry at times, but it is so much better than fooling with contacts or glasses.  I definetly recommend it.  Just like all surgeries, there are complications.  I was very scared that I may never see again, but it turned out fine.  I would never do it again, but I am very glad I got up the nerve to do it.
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You can do everything that you did before, but you must be extra careful to protect your eyes from injury during the first few months.  Safety glasses designed for sports might be a good idea.  Also, after I had lasik, I was much more sensitive to sunlight than I had been before.  So it would be a good idea to invest in a good pair of polarizing sunglasses.
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Absolutely!  I just had it in Feb and it's the most amazing thing in the world to be able to see normally without glasses or contacts.  Do your research first and find a board certified surgeon - this is not the time to look for sale prices.  There is nothing to be scared of, it does not hurt at all and it's done in like 2 minutes per eye.  Good luck!
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Dental implant and Laser eye surgery is very safe nowadays. My cousin got her dental implants and lasik surgery in India by a company called Forerunners Healthcare. The Price for dental and lasik surgery is very less in India. She paid 25% of the price she was quoted in America.\n\nForerunners Healthcare is very famous in India They arrange Dental surgery, jaw surgery, lasik eye surgery, Dental Implants etc for foreign patients in India. I read a lot about them in the Newspapers and magazines- about their patient stories.\nThey arrange financing for USA, Canadian, UK and other international patients who plan to have surgery abroad for low cost, as dental and eye surgery is not covered by insurance. They also have photos pasted of their International patients. You can checkout their website. There are huge cost savings. As a doctor I personally believe that surgery can be easily handled in India, as the quality of healthcare available In India is simply best in the world. The surgeons are USA/UK trained and facilities are 5 star.\n\nhttp://www.forerunnershealthcare.com\nHope this helps.
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Found the free eye exercises for Myopia from Wikipedia. \n\nI tried them for few weeks. Showing results slowly - but you need to be disciplined to do the exercises daily. \n\nI didn't follow all the eye exercises sequence. I only pick those that I like. Not sure if that's the right thing to do.\n:)
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Basik Lasik: Tips on Lasik Eye Surgery\nProduced in cooperation with the American Academy of Ophthalmology.\nIf you're tired of wearing glasses or contact lenses, you may be considering Lasik eye surgery — one of the newest procedures to correct vision problems. Before you sign up for the surgery, get a clear picture of what you can expect. \nThe Facts\n•Lasik is surgery to a very delicate part of the eye. \n•Hundreds of thousands of people have had Lasik, most very successfully. \n•As with any surgery, there are risks and possible complications. \n•Lasik may not give you perfect vision. The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) reports that seven out of 10 patients achieve 20/20 vision, but 20/20 does not always mean perfect vision. \n•If you have Lasik to correct your distance vision, you'll still need reading glasses around age 45. \n•Lasik surgery is too new to know if there are any long-term ill effects beyond five years after surgery. \n•Lasik surgery cannot be reversed. \n•Most insurance does not cover the surgery. \n•You may need additional surgery — called "enhancements" — to get the best possible vision after Lasik. \nUnderstanding Your Eyes \nTo see clearly, the cornea and the lens must bend — or refract — light rays so they focus on the retina — a layer of light-sensing cells that line the back of the eye. The retina converts the light rays into impulses that are sent to the brain, where they are recognized as images. If the light rays don't focus on the retina, the image you see is blurry. This is called a refractive error. Glasses, contacts and refractive surgery attempt to reduce these errors by making light rays focus on the retina. \nRefractive errors are caused by an imperfectly shaped eyeball, cornea or lens, and are of three basic types: \n•myopia — nearsightedness; only nearby objects are clear. \n•hyperopia — farsightedness; only objects far away are clear. \n•astigmatism — images are blurred at a distance and near. \nThere's also presbyopia — "aging eye." The condition usually occurs between ages 40 and 50, and can be corrected with bifocals or reading glasses. \nAre You a Good Candidate for Lasik? \nLasik is not for everyone. \n•You should be at least 18 years old (21 for some lasers), since the vision of people younger than 18 usually continues to change. \n•You should not be pregnant or nursing as these conditions might change the measured refraction of the eye. \n•You should not be taking certain prescription drugs, such as Accutane or oral prednisone. \n•Your eyes must be healthy and your prescription stable. If you're myopic, you should postpone Lasik until your refraction has stabilized, as myopia may continue to increase in some patients until their mid- to late 20s. \n•You should be in good general health. Lasik may not be recommended for patients with diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, glaucoma, herpes infections of the eye, or cataracts. You should discuss this with your surgeon. \n•Weigh the risks and rewards. If you're happy wearing contacts or glasses, you may want to forego the surgery. \n•Understand your expectations from the surgery. Are they realistic? \n•Ask your doctor if you're a candidate for monovision — correcting one eye for distance vision and the other eye for near vision. Lasik cannot correct presbyopia so that one eye can see at both distance and near. However, Lasik can be used to correct one eye for distance and the other for near. If you can adjust to this correction, it may eliminate or reduce your need for reading glasses. In some instances, surgery on only one eye is required. If your doctor thinks you're a candidate, ask about the pros and cons. \nFinding a Surgeon \nOnly ophthalmologists (Eye MDs) are permitted to perform Lasik. Ask your Eye MD or optometrist for a referral to an Eye MD who performs Lasik. The American Academy of Ophthalmology websit
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Contact lenses are great for a short term solution. I've worn glasses for half of my life. I went from glasses to contacts, but now, I'm back to glasses. The contacts just irriate my eyes now. For a permanent solution, I say go with the laser. Its costly, but well worth it in the end.
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Consider laser vision correction or contact lenses
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Lots of people get eye laser surgery. But honestly, when I ask my surgeon and physician friends, all refuse to get the surgery. They state that the long term risk is unknown and the chance of complication later on is high enough that they would prefer to wear glasses. Literally of the many people I know that have gotten the surgery, NOT ONE person who is medically knowledgeable has decided it is a good decision..
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Basic answer: no.\nReduced IOP has been associated with marijuana use, but that hardly classes as "natural."\n\nIn the absence of any other factors pressure readings around 23 are not that worrying, provided regular check-ups are performed, at  6/12  to 1 year intervals.\n\nYou don't need to worry about eyestrain or any other sort of activity, or nutrition unless it is significanlty deficient.\n\nIOP's are not as important as they were thought to be 10-15 years ago.  Then it was quite clear.  High IOP's (anything much over 20) meant glaucoma.  It was then discovered that some people ran their eyes at significantly higher pressure without any apparent harm.(Ocular hypertension).  \nJust to complicate it further, it has also been discovered that some people develop glaucoma while having quite normal IOP's (low-tension glaucoma).\n\nSo you can have pressures up to 30 and be OK, and be in trouble with pressures of 12 -16 mmhg.  But both would be unusual.\n\nIf ocular hypertension is confirmed, all it should mean is more frequent eye-checks than the average.  Field tests and optic nerve examination.should keep they eyes safe.  Having good records, the mentioned "benchmark", will help.  In such cases the pressure doesn't give us much of a guide. \n\nBest wishes.\n(UK optometrist)
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I would thoroughly investigate this online. They offer reviews from many people that have had the procedure done~good and bad reviews.\n\nPersonally,I have only heard positive feedback on lasik surgery,but not enough people to draw a conclusion from. I think that the benefits far out-way the consequences of the 'what-ifs'.\n\ngood luck to you.
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Get laser eye surgery so you don't have to wear glasses or contacts
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I had Lasik about an year ago.  My vision was quite bad, and is now 20/20.  I am very happy with the results.  Yes, Lasik can correct astigmatism.  I didn't have one myself but I read alot about it in the literature that they gave me.  But, cosidering your eyes aren't that bad, I'd really think about it because it is quite expensive!!
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Your vision doesn't always correspond exactly to the power of your contacts.  And it doesn't really matter because the contacts correct you to 20/20 or better.  The only time it matters is when you can't be corrected to 20/20 with glasses or contacts.  I'm also a -4.25 and I know that without my contacts I can just make out the big E at the top of the eye chart (that's 20/400).