- female
- 30 Years
- 14/08/2025
I have a prescription of -5 in my left eye and -4.5 in my right eye with 2.5 astigmatism in both eyes. Would I be a good candidate for LASIK? I'm really concerned about potential side effects like bad night vision, halos, and chronic dry eye after the surgery how likely are these to happen? What are the success rates for someone with my prescription? Could LASIK actually get me to a point where I don't need glasses anymore?
More Ophthalmology Health Queries
View allI've had this stye on my lower left eyelid for weeks now. The doctor gave me antibiotics for 3 days and told me to use warm compresses, but it hasn't gotten any better. She mentioned an incision might be needed if it doesn't improve, but I'm really scared of any kind of eye surgery. Are there other options besides surgery to treat this stye? It's such a sensitive area and the thought of an operation freaks me out
Need Oral antibiotics ,oral painkillers ,with topical antibiotics n hot compression
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
My cornea thickness is 410 microns and I'm considering C3R eye surgery. Is this thickness enough for the procedure or do I need to meet specific minimum requirements? I'm a bit worried about whether my eyes are suitable for it.
A cornea thickness of 410 microns may not be suitable for C3R surgery. While C3R can be performed with thinner corneas, it's crucial to maintain a minimum corneal thickness after the procedure to avoid complications like ectasia. Generally, a minimum stromal thickness of 330 microns is recommended.
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
My current glasses prescription is 8 and it's been getting worse for the past 10-12 years. I'm worried about this steady decline would surgery be a good option for me? If so, what type of procedure would you recommend?
Myopia can continue worsening into the teens and even early adulthood. Once this excessive eye growth has commenced, myopia control treatment options can be prescribed to slow it down but the growth cannot be stopped or reversed Laser Eye Surgery for Myopia
Answered by 3 Apollo Doctors
Health Articles for you
View all
Disclaimer: Answers on Apollo 247 are not intended to replace your doctor advice. Always seek help of a professional doctor in case of an medical emergency or ailment.