Maybe. These pachymetry (corneal thickness) measurements are somewhat outside of normal ranges. That does not necessarily rule out LASIK if other corneal measurements are all normal (e.g. symmetry). Some reputable ophthalmic surgeons would recommend an earlier version...
Continue ReadingNo. As you obviously already know in asking this question, high myopia (nearsightedness) is associated with a higher overall risk of retina problems, one of the most serious being detachment. The reason for this is directly related to the cause of myopia: a larger...
Continue ReadingCataract surgery is one of the safest, most common, and most successful modern surgical procedures. Over 4 million will be performed this year alone. But that is not the same as saying it is perfectly routine and risk-free! Any surgical procedure, no matter how expertly...
Continue ReadingDefinitely a treatment, not a "cure." Laser Vision Surgery (LASIK, PRK, SMILE) all work on the cornea at the front of the eye to treat myopia (nearsightedness)and astigmatism. Myopia is overwhelmingly caused by an eyeball that has grown "too big." The cornea plus the...
Continue ReadingAssuming the patient is otherwise healthy and has no significant ocular pathology, it might be appropriate but this would depend on what the patient is expecting. If (s)he wants good distance and good near/reading vision, the only way this could possibly be achieved...
Continue ReadingLong term exposure to UV light is a significant one. Long-term use of steroids such as prednisone in the treatment of systemic diseases (e.g. arthritis) can cause a rather quick onset of a specialized type of cataract (regardless of age). Certain metabolic diseases can...
Continue Reading20/20 refers to "normal" visual acuity at distance. There are people, usually younger ones, who can see more sharply than that at distance. In general, the higher the second number (the denominator), the worse the distance vision. But bear in mind if you hear somebody...
Continue ReadingThe retina is a thin layer of neurologically light-sensitive tissue that is spread over the back 2/3 of the inside of globe (eyeball). It corresponds to film in a camera. The retina sits snugly against the next layer of tissue but is not tightly fixed to it. If the retina...
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