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At what age is it recommended for corrective eye surgery to cure astigmatism and can children have this laser eye surgery?
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∙ 12y ago
It is recommended that you are at least 20 years old. So children would not be able to have this surgery.
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∙ 12y ago
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Is astigmatism surgery recommended for everyone with astigmatism?
No as with any surgery there are some reasons why some people should not have this surgery. It could depend on what medications you are currently taking or other factors.
What is the price for corrective jaw surgery?
Corrective jaw surgery costs between $20,000.00-$30,000.00.
What is done during an astigmatism surgery?
An astigmatism surgery is performed to correct an astigmatism. People who have astigmatisms are unable to come to a single focus of light on the retina. The surgery corrects or reduces this problem so that you don't have to wear eyeglasses or contact lenses. LASIK is a laser eye surgery that corrects astigmatisms.
How can one get a consultation for corrective eye surgery?
A consultation for corrective eye surgery can be gotten over the phone or online.
What is lasik vision and how can it be formed?
Lasik surgery is a corrective vision option for individuals with eye issues such as astigmatism in addition to those with just vision problems. It is done by creating a flap on the eye while leaving some of the top layer attached and then remolding the eye.
Who is a candidate for lens replacement surgery?
Lens replacement surgery is typically recommended for patients who are experiencing vision problems due to cataracts or other refractive errors, such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. The procedure is also commonly performed on patients who are not eligible for LASIK surgery or other vision correction procedures.
Is lasik the only option for corrective eye surgery?
Yes, currently, lasik is the most tested option for corrective eye surgery. It is the safest possible surgery available if you discount others that are still in their testing stages.
Why do you get laser eye surgery?
People usually get such surgery so that they do not need to wear corrective lenses.
Where can I find information on corrective eye surgery?
You can find information on corrective eye surgery from you eye doctor. He or she sees hundreds of patients each year who come in to have exams to acquire corrective eye ware. Your optometry office usually keep a list of Ophthalmologist on hand in the event there needs to be further evaluation of the eye for reasons other than vision. When you visit the ophthalmologist you can talk to him or her about corrective eye surgery.
What is involved during a corrective jaw surgery?
A corrective jaw surgery helps to reconstruct the proper healthy form of the jaw, after it has been disfigured by an accident or illness. Often, metal plates are inserted.
Why might one need to get corrective surgery?
Corrective surgery is often performed as a treatment to treat abnormalities or problems with a patient. For example, LASIK eye surgery is often performed to reshape the cornea to eliminate the need for contact lenses or glasses.
What kinds of vision problems can be corrected by LASIK surgery and by PRK surgery?
Nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism can be corrected using LASIK or PRK.
