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Talking about Myopia - I have it (~2 and ~3 degrees, so not particularly bad), I am in my mid 40s, and I have been considering a surgery to fix it. Let's assume

Talking about Myopia - I have it (~2 and ~3 degrees, so not particularly bad), I am in my mid 40s, and I have been considering a surgery to fix it. Let's assume that for this particular case, money is not an issue. There's a ton of different types of surgery available [0] to fix refractive errors. Besides Lasik, which I think is the most popular but not necessarily the best, there's at least two other options out there: 1) Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) - 1st gen 2) Laser-assisted stromal in situ keratomileuses (LASIK) - 2nd gen 3) Small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) - 3rd gen However, I am not fully convinced that SMILE is absolutely by far the best; and it's not easy to find the right provider (outside the US). Anyone with experience or knowledge that could help navigate this mess? [0]: https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/encyclopedia/content.aspx?contenttypeid=85&contentid=P00515 https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/encyclopedia/content.aspx?con...

spoiler 2y ago
Similar, boat but in my thirties. I talked to a ophthalmologist and eye surgeon (friend's mum) and to people who sold me my glasses. Both said it doesn't matter too much which method it is. Just pick a good/reputable clinic and go have a conversation with them. They'll recommend the treatment they think is best for you.
jamesralph8555 2y ago
I would recommend finding a good (modern/updated) treatment center near you that at least offers LASIK and PRK, then get a consultation. They will perform tests on your eyes and let you know which procedures will work for you. Due to factors like corneal shape and thickness, you might not be eligible for LASIK which at least makes the decision simpler. From what I’ve read, outcomes are very similar between the 3 types of surgeries. I ended up going with LASIK since you can get back to work in a few days instead of a week with PRK.

spoiler 2y ago

Similar, boat but in my thirties. I talked to a ophthalmologist and eye surgeon (friend's mum) and to people who sold me my glasses. Both said it doesn't matter too much which method it is. Just pick a good/reputable clinic and go have a conversation with them. They'll recommend the treatment they think is best for you.

jamesralph8555 2y ago

I would recommend finding a good (modern/updated) treatment center near you that at least offers LASIK and PRK, then get a consultation. They will perform tests on your eyes and let you know which procedures will work for you. Due to factors like corneal shape and thickness, you might not be eligible for LASIK which at least makes the decision simpler. From what I’ve read, outcomes are very similar between the 3 types of surgeries. I ended up going with LASIK since you can get back to work in a few days instead of a week with PRK.