Q. Why am I not suitable for LASIK?
Hi doctor,
I have an eye power of +8.5 in both eyes. I want to go for LASIK. But, in the hospital, they said that I am not suitable for LASIK. Please explain why they said so.
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I had gone through the data posted.
- There will be certain factors that you should fulfill for eligibility to get LASIK (laser in-situ keratomileusis). A few are given below.
- Your eyesight has to be stable for 2 years. It means your point should not change.
- Age should be more than 20 years.
- The most important is corneal endothelial thickness. If the cornea endothelial thickness is less we cannot perform LASIK.
- Kindly tell me the reason for rejection, so that I can explain you more.
Revert back with the information to a family physician online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/family-physician
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My corneal thickness is 492 and 497 microns. They said that I am having a high plus power and so LASIK is not suitable for me. I want to know is there any advanced LASIK available. Please suggest.
Hi,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
I had gone through your query.
- For plus power sight, we can do LASIK safely till +6 power and that too after 35 years of age.
- For power more than +6, there may be a risk of complications and most of the people were unhappy with the treatment.
For further doubts consult a family physician online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/family-physician
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