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 lasik and lazy eye, Nancy, 6/27/2006
  Response, Glenn - Sacramento, CA, 6/28/2006, (#1)
lazy eye and lasik, Nancy - vienna, VA, 6/28/2006, (#2)
Response, Glenn - Sacramento, CA, 6/28/2006, (#3)
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"lasik and lazy eye"
Posted by Nancy on 21:33:05 6/27/2006
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I have been considering lasik for four years and I'm scheduled for Friday to have customvue. I have met with three different practices in the DC area and during my pre-op today it finally became apparent that perhaps my lazy eye as a young child will add more risk to my success. Anyone have any experience with lasik and lazy eye patients? I was patched as a youngster and did a few years of muscle therapy. My lazy eye is hardly noticeable, to me and the docs. I was told it may turn in after lasik, then turn out permanently after wearing glasses to correct the turn in. This is worse than the poor distance vision I now have. I have become allergic to contacts and can never wear them again. Now I am nervous and think I should postpone until I learn more. My reg opthamalogist says not to worry, go ahead with lasik. Ugh!!!
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1. "Response"
Posted by Glenn - Sacramento, CA on 00:34:16 6/28/2006
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Nobody is going to be able to reliably predict what, if anything, will occur due to your juvenile strabismus. There are several patients with resolved pediatric strabismus who have had successful results, but you really cannot compare any previous case to your own situation. Every case is unique.
A case study of PRK and Lasik patients who had strabismus worsen after surgery is at http://tinyurl.com/o2zra and will be helpful to read. The conclusion is clear: All at-risk patients with exophoria and exotropia should undergo a thorough orthoptic evaluation before corneal refractive surgery. Patients with ocular motility and misalignment problems should be warned preoperatively of the risk of decompensation of their strabismus.
You can always wait to have Lasik. I recommend you consult with a strabismus specialist before surgery.
Glenn Hagele
http://USAEyes.org
Lasik Patient Advocacy & Surgeon Certification
I am not a doctor.
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Posted by Nancy - vienna, VA on 09:13:01 6/28/2006
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Thanks Glenn. I had found that research previously. It still leaves me with not much more guidance than a cautionary nod. Still not sure. Any other research you can offer? Thanks.
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Posted by Glenn - Sacramento, CA on 12:37:24 6/28/2006
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The best research will be the opinion of a strabismus expert after a comprehensive orthopedic examination of your eyes. Everything else will be anecdotal speculation.
Glenn Hagele
http://USAEyes.org
Lasik Patient Advocacy & Surgeon Certification
I am not a doctor.
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