Archive | PRK Q&A

How does deterioration work after Lasik, Lasek, or PRK eye surgery?

junk doctor asked:


I’m wondering basically what the question asks!

right now i have 20/200 uncorrected – 20/20 corrected vision. I was wondering if I get one of the following eye surgeries, will my vision just deteriorate to the same degree at which it is now?

Thanks

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Entry into Armed forces after LASIK / PRK surgery? Can it be medically detected if it was done?

RAJ K asked:


I wanna know about the chances of getting into Armed forces(Even Flying duty) after a LASIK or PRK surgery. I have a slight problem with my Eye (Astigmatism of < 1) so i want to explore these procedures as i am planning to join the forces.Please share with me if its acceptable if undergo any of this and declare it at the time of joining. Also let me know Can it be medically detected if it was done (may be around 6 months) before joining but I decide not to declare it voluntarily? If yes is there any way to prevent that as I am really lookin forward to be serving in the Forces(Even Air Force or Navy). Which one is less prone to be detected? Or is it OK if I declare it before joining so that they may give me a chance as my vision is not so bad.

Also it will be helpful if you can suggest some Natural / Alternative methods to correct or improve my vision. It will be helpful If u share yours or your friendz experiences in this regard.

Thanks in Advance.

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How do you know if you can have PRK?

fred asked:


Is there any wat to know if you are elliglblie I can wear contacts and am near sighted my vison is -2.50 -2.25 (would help if you tell me wether or not this is okay for the Air Force when fixed).Is there anyway I could get an idea if I am elligble short of going to the doc.

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Can I have PRK or Lasik and still become an Air Force Combat Controller?

Murphy asked:


Is one allowed over the other?
Which do you prefer?

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Is my spouse eligible to receive LASIK or PRK surgery the same way I am?

Jeff S asked:


I know that I can receive free refractive surgery after getting a thorough eye exam, getting my commander’s authorization, and then placed onto a waiting list, but is my wife also able to get such treatment?

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what would happen if I had PRK eye surgery while in the Navy?

jorden asked:


If I were a Navy diver and had eye surgery while I was in the Navy where would they put me while I was Healing from the surgery? Would I still be able to dive or would I have to take a desk job until my eyes healed?

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What are the pro’s and con’s of Lasik or PRK ? Is either one any better than the other?

Sunshine asked:


I have been reading on both of these procedures and now I am wondering the best procedure to have.Can anyone tell me the one you most recommend to have done ?

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whats some good cheap ways to make my fit prk 1 lighter then it already is?

NorthSideMacksAir asked:


I have a pivitol seat and post, taking off the gyro, plastic peddles

is there any more pretty good cheap ways to make it lighter

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