I'm a 38-year-old male considering LASIK to get rid of my glasses. I've attached my current prescription can you check if I'm a good candidate for the procedure? What are the pros and cons of LASIK surgery I should know about?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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6+ Yrs

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LASIK is suitable if cornea thickness and retina are normal; risks include dryness, glare, under/overcorrection; benefits include freedom from glasses.

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Answered 14/08/2025

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I had LASIK done a while back but lost my records if I need cataract surgery later, could not having those LASIK details cause problems with my vision or eye health

Losing LASIK records generally won't affect future cataract surgery, as the main concern is the health of your eyes. However, knowing your LASIK history can help with understanding any changes in eye health over time.

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Had PRK surgery 6 months back but still have cylindrical power in my left eye. How much would an enhancement procedure cost for just one eye?

COST depends on dr and hospital.

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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?

Patient is advised for an ophthalmologist opinion.

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