Can you do LASIK with keratoconus?

If you have keratoconus (even mild keratoconus), laser eye surgeons will discourage you from having laser vision correction. Procedures like LASIK and PRK reshape the cornea by removing microscopic particles of tissue.

Can you have LASIK after corneal Cross Linking?

The integration of CXL into LASIK procedures has been proposed in order to stabilize the cornea preoperatively, thereby reducing the risk of post-LASIK ectasia and refractive regression.

Do you go blind from keratoconus?

Keratoconus is a condition where the cornea becomes thin and stretched near its center, causing it to bulge forward into a conical shape. As a result vision becomes distorted. Keratoconus does not cause total blindness, however, without treatment it can lead to significant vision impairment.

Can keratoconus be cured with surgery?

Keratoconus isn’t a condition that can be permanently treated with medications or surgery. It’s a chronic eye disorder, which unfortunately means it’s for life. The most advanced medical options aren’t magic.

Can keratoconus be cured?

Currently there is no cure for keratoconus. It is a lifelong eye disease. Thankfully, however, most cases of keratoconus can be successfully managed. For mild to moderate keratoconus, scleral contact lenses made of advanced rigid gas permeable lens materials typically are the treatment of choice.

Does corneal transplant cure keratoconus?

But after either Corneal Crosslinking or a Corneal Transplant, the shape of your corneas should be somewhat stable, and you can be fitted with custom contact lenses to fix your vision problems. But these surgeries are not true cures for Keratoconus.

Is keratoconus painful?

In rare cases, severe keratoconus causes a complication called corneal hydrops. This happens when part of your cornea breaks. This causes the fluid in your eye to flow into your cornea abnormally. This can cause severe pain and swelling.

Can you go blind from keratoconus?

Is LASIK worth it?

LASIK can be worth it from a financial perspective in some cases and especially if you needed corrective lenses as a child. You can look at it as an investment in your future against what you expect it to cost for glasses/contacts for the rest of your life. The older you are when considering LASIK, the less likely it will make sense financially.

What to expect after LASIK?

LASIK Recovery: The First 24 Hours. After the topical anesthesia wears off,you will likely have some discomfort after surgery.

Can you see after LASIK?

Although you should see well the day after your procedure, it is normal for your vision to be a bit blurry or hazy for one to two weeks. The higher your original prescription, the longer it will take for your vision to clear during your LASIK surgery recovery time.

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