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This is a legitimate concern especially since radial keratotomy (RK), the predecessor of laser refractive surgery, has been implicated to cause structural weakening of the eye. However, there is no medical evidence to date that Lasik causes long-term structural weakening of the eyes as long as the established treatment protocols are observed. |
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This is unlikely to happen as Lasik candidates should be past the age of 18 years with stable myopia. However, patients should still take good care of their eyes, especially in limiting excessive near vision work. Should further myopia progression occur, they are likely to be of small magnitudes. Low power spectacles or contact lenses can still be prescribed if required. Alternatively, a second "enhancement" Lasik may be considered but your doctor's advice on this should be sought first.
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| 33) I'm over 35, will I still need to wear reading glasses? |
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The myopic eye tends to lose its power of accommodation or focusing ability for near vision at an earlier age than the normal eye. This aging eye phenomenon is called presbyopia or middle-age farsightedness. It is caused by the progressive hardening of the crystalline lens in the eye and weakening of the focusing ciliary muscles. It usually starts to occur past the age of 35 years in myopic eyes. Indeed, those in this age group who have had successful Lasik surgery may find that reading glasses may now become necessary for near vision work even though they can now see clearly for distance.
It is also for this reason that many Lasik surgeons will counsel patients who are over 35 years on the benefits of mono-vision correction. |
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