Can lasik be performed on a patient again several years after it was first done on the same patient?Estell
In most cases Lasik enhancement surgery is possible weeks or years after the initial surgery. I work for a nonprofit Lasik patient advocacy. We do not provide Lasik, just Lasik information and we certify Lasik doctors' patient outcomes.An important consideration is the amount of untouched corneal tissue. Lask reshapes the cornea by removing tissue. At least 250 microns of cornea must remain untouched in a healthy cornea to remain stable. Doctors can measure the amount of untouched cornea before enhancement surgery, calculate the amount to be removed, and determine if additional surgery is prudent. http://www.usaeyes.org/faq/subjects/enha…
Peggie
Yes. My doctor said if I ever needed an adjustment later, he could even use the same corneal flap.
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