"LASIK and previous corneal scarring" Posted by Luke - Fargo, ND on 20:19:52 1/26/2000
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I had a trachoma infection as a child with fairly anterior corneal scars, best corrected vision of 20/30. My prescription is a -7.00 with +3.00 diopters of astigmatism. Am I still a candidate for LASIK. My topography does not show irregular astimatism. Can this reactivate the old infection or should I consider a PTK/PRK to help remove the scars. Also should I just do one eye at a time. Thank you, any help is appreciated.
The surgery will not activate the trachoma but the
question about whether you are a candidate can not
be answered without seeing your corneas. Find an
experienced surgeon and get a careful exam and
discussion.
Leonard Friedman MD Washington DC.........
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