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LASIK in Thailand - Decision Time |
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One eye at a time or both in one go?
Common sense suggests that you have one eye done first and, if everything went well, you have the operation on the second eye. This ensures that you can't lose both eyes at the same time. According to the information provided by the clinics, the most critical part of the whole procedure is the opening of the corneal flap. Everything else has a much lower risk. So, if you decide to have both eyes operated on the same day, the LASIK surgeon will examine the corneal flap of your first eye and only if everything went well there, will continue with the second eye. In other words, if there appears to be a problem with the first eye, the second eye will not be operated on. Most people we have talked to, had both eyes done the same day.
Monovision
Presbyopia is the type of farsightedness most people start to encounter around 40 years of age. With monovision the dominant eye is focused for distance vision, the non-dominant eye for near vision. It's a compromise, and most people's vision will not be perfectly crisp up close or in the distance. On the other hand, you will be able to get away without wearing glasses more likely. For example, you are more likely to be able to read the menu in a restaurant without taking out your reading glasses. If you need sharp distance vision or you read for long stretches, monovision is not for you. The pre-exam is the right opportunity to ask your doctor if you have specific concerns.
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