Laser Eye Surgery - Prelex?!
Question:
Laser Eye Surgery - Prelex?
The laser surgeon just told me today I am not a canadate for laser surgery because I'm +5.5. She will only perform on patients +3.5 or lower. She suggested Prelex....Should I see another laser surgeon or check out the Prelex procedure?
Answers:
My husband was a +6.5 and +6.25 with an astigmatism in the +3 range in both eyes, and he was able to have LASIK. Now, he did have 'normal' corneal thicknesses also. Your corneal thickness will also contribute to whether or not you are eligible for LASIK or PRK.
I just had PRK last week. I was NOT a candidate for LASIK because my corneas were too thin to support correcting a -7.57 and -8. Our refractive surgeon is also a corneal specialist, teaching corneal procedures, pathology, and anatomy of the cornea to medical students.
I would probably still do some research on the Prelex, just to know more about it...but I would also get a second opinion from another corneal surgeon/laser correction surgeon.
At least that way, you have all your information and can go in with specific questions regarding the pros and cons of each procedure. The Prelex procedure, I believe, is a newer technology, but for some who aren't eligible for the laser correction, it may be a good option.