Lasik query

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Lasik query

Asked for Male, 22 Years

I have high myopia 8.5 d with steep cornea k =47.93 and with corneal thickness 580 can i have lasik ,i am worried about steep cornea

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Dr. Karthik Sriprakash

Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon 7 yrs exp Bangalore

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Hi, since you are still 22, we need to rule out a condition called keratoconus. If you have this issue, then it has to be treated first.

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Please get a pentacam topography and meet a specialised refractive surgeon for what may need to be done further

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Please avoid eye rubbing

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Dr. Sourav Bose Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon 9 yrs exp Kolkata · Accepted Answer

Dr. Sourav Bose

Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon 9 yrs exp Kolkata

Hello, It is difficult for you to undergo Lasik at this corneal curvature. However, physically get in touch with an ophthalmologist for detailed evaluation