Top 5 Lasik Candidate Qualifications - Are You A Candidate For Lasik Eye Surgery?

[@angieguymon4764]

I had Lasik and am so glad I did. Best decision I ever made!

[@DrEyeGuy]

Good to hear!

[@Itsme-ni9jk]

Ask yourself after 6 months ??? Thats when I developed Cataracts

[@askgaming1022]

What about now?

[@DonVFilmoraTutorials]

Man, I am 25, left eye -8, right eye -10, and mild astigmatism. I will be booking an appointment to see if I am a candidate for LASIK, but based on the information I've read probably not. Do you have any videos about ICL, or do you reccomend it? I would rather use contact lenses and glasses instead of risking it if I am not a good candidate... Great video, thank you!

[@DrEyeGuy]

ICL would be a great option, and in many cases can be a better option than Lasik.

[@ryandstone]

Quality content Dr. Guymon. Good job!

[@DrEyeGuy]

Thank you!

[@haraldjohansen1867]

My Keratoconus was a bit too bad for me to get Lasik. I got scleral lenses instead. They are great!

[@DrEyeGuy]

Scleral Lenses are awesome! Glad to hear you were able to get them to correct your vision. Thanks for commenting on the video!

[@SK-ut6tw]

I'll stick to my contacts and glasses

[@MadHatter11371]

I had lasik back in 2002 and since then my vision has degraded. I was recently told I cannot get it again. I asked about having lens replaced and was told because of lasik it wouldn’t be a 100% correction

[@DrEyeGuy]

Sorry to hear this! Are you able to wear glasses or contacts right now to correct your vision?

[@Itsme-ni9jk]

i o l, is best...had lasik 15 yrs ago...20/40 results..caused cataracts...had a i o l yesterday, checked at 20/20. Today...WOW SHUDA NEVER GOT LASIK...i o l. Is the way to go ..

[@DrEyeGuy]

@@Itsme-ni9jk glad to hear you were able to get an IOL! Just curious, did your surgeon say the cataracts were caused by LASIK?

[@Itsme-ni9jk]

@@DrEyeGuy I was told that alot of people who had lasik in early 2000s...were filling there office the past 5 yrs...IT appears that it IS A COMMON SIDE EFFECT...it's on the form you sign...but THE lasik doc told me ..oh that's old info..not to worry..WHEN I GOT IT ! He lied... i o l , is the way to go HE LIED

[@DrEyeGuy]

@@Itsme-ni9jk I have never heard that it is a Common side effect. How old are you if you don't mind me asking?

[@PrinceOfCola]

Neal, would you be willing to talk about the risks of compresses and massages? It helps gland dysfunction significantly, but there seems to be risks of keratoconus and warping? Thank you for all your content.

[@DrEyeGuy]

Hi! I actually talk about it in the first 2 videos of this playlist: Warm Compress And Eyelid Massage Guide: kzbin.info/aero/PLX4frc_itP3XYjw1zbPKb4Jy-XpJAXUUE I go over the best and safest ways to do warm compresses and lid massages.

[@julilla1]

I know a lot of people that had some good results, but they were always people who had a much milder correction than I'd need. The possible side effects always scared me a little, so I never seriously considered it. How would it affect someone who needs cataract surgery later in life?

[@DrEyeGuy]

Good question! Luckily they will still be able to get Cataract surgery when needed. It could possibly affect the overall results of the cataract surgery though.

[@Itsme-ni9jk]

Had lasik 15 yrs ago... Caused nerve damage.. And cataracts.... Had i o l yesteday... Wow..chked at 20/20 This morning..WOW

[@gissellesainz7704]

Congrats on 30K! 🎉

[@DrEyeGuy]

Thank you! I think you saw it before I did! Thanks for being a part of it.

[@GigLifewithLexi]

Great video! 👍

[@DrEyeGuy]

Thank you!

[@RyanSmith15549]

Is it possible to reverse dry eyes using the techniques you describe in your other videos? I scored a 5 on the schirmer's test. I am considering lasik, should I reconsider? I am 40 and wear contact. I have been having terrible time lately with them and reading on a phone or computer. I was told its probably Presbyopia, but i am wondering if its dry eyes after hearing your videos. Wish I could find an eye doctor like you. Thank you

[@urchocolatecake3025]

I have a negative-8.50 prescription and I’ve been diagnosed with blepharitis don’t know if I’m good candidate…

[@DrEyeGuy]

You could always get your corneal thickness checked to see.

[@JoyDan347]

Quick question, I have watery eyes all the time. Using dry eye drops, allergy eye drops , no help !! What do u think ?

[@DrEyeGuy]

Watery eyes can be tricky to figure out the cause. Sometimes it can be a mystery. Have you had an eye exam yet?

[@denorawilson7764]

I just stumbled upon your channel while doing research I have Keratoconus and had a cornea transplant I’m interested in going back to contacts and I’m so happy that I know that there are other options and not just the hard uncomfortable ones! I am going to talk to my doctor about scleral contacts!

[@DrEyeGuy]

Thanks for watching my videos! Let me know if you are able to be fit with scleral contacts.

[@megablademe4930]

Do the risks involved with the surgery are also dependent of the diopters of nearsightedness? I have a -2.0, which pretty low but high enough to need glasses while driving or some other activities. Would you recommend it?

[@lionablaze8747]

is having dry eyes a disqualification for lasik, even if you don't feel the symptoms of dry eyes.

[@DrEyeGuy]

It's possible it still could. It's pretty common to have dry eyes and not really know it or notice the symptoms of it.

[@lionablaze8747]

@@DrEyeGuy that sucks. what is your best recommendation to treat dry eyes?

[@flipwarrior]

Eye love you!

[@talonbleacher857]

I am 18 and in college with many classes and assignments online. I am also a gamer, because of this I am having constant eye strain and am very worried about increasing myopia. Avoiding screens isn’t really an option for me due to classes but would you have any tips or suggestions on issues like this? I try reading books instead of gaming but that also seems to strain my eyes

[@DrEyeGuy]

I would definitely still and try and take at lease a 20 second break every 20 minutes. You can also look into computer glasses that have a slight near power to help with eye strain. You eye doc could help you out getting the right power.

[@kerrychastney9986]

I had LASIK in 2002 wish to god I had never had it done. I had worn glasses from aged 9 and just wanted to be glasses free. I was 40 with an astigmatism. Dry eye was never mentioned nor my age. Thinking back I was under a contact lens Dr as I was having dry eye problems following pregnancy . 6 years after surgery my eyes changed and I was back wearing glasses full time. A couple of years later I developed large floaters that affected the vision in my left eye and ended up having a vitrectomy then my right eye did the same the floaters were so bad like clumps so had another vitrectomy month later sufferred a full retinal detachment which required further surgery. Ended up having very dry eyes to the point now I am constantly being seen by eye hospital. They are so uncomfortable and hurt and affect my vision. Debilitating symptoms that now affect my day to day living. I really wish I had never had LASIK but unfortunately can't go back. It was fairly new 20 years ago and I feel I was not given all the information you have now provided. So anyone considering it DON'T there are some lovely glasses out there today for my vanity I have paid the ultimate price which can now not be corrected and every couple of hours I have to use eye drops. Your eyes are precious remember that

[@DrEyeGuy]

👆 This statement is gold. Thank you so much for sharing this, and so sorry to hear all that you have gone through. Education about all of this is key.

[@goodlyfe83]

Why do i feel like my eyes are always in a deep daze?

[@DrEyeGuy]

Have you had your eyes checked my an eye doc? Curious what they have said.

[@goodlyfe83]

I have. They are not sure what it is

[@HusseinJoudee-ik7hb]

Well im 31 , and i have high astigmatism and high nearsightedness both -4 , 😅😅😅😅

[@ranjitdhiraj9974]

👍👍👍👍

[@jillmorgan7309]

Kind of depressing to hear your eyes are supposed to stop getting worse at 24 years old. I am about 30 years past 24 and my eyes never have stopped getting worse. I don't think I would be a candidate for this.

[@Betonoszlop]

Same here, i think theres genetical reasons behind it

[@alexmacaulay9550]

Your video is blurry fs

[@DrEyeGuy]

I just checked it with a couple devices and it is clear for me. Did you check your settings?

[@alexmacaulay9550]

@@DrEyeGuy just messing at the start it was