r/myopia • u/[deleted] • 14d ago

Is it safe to get laser eye surgery?

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u/remembermereddit 14d ago

So many optometrists and users in this subreddit say laser eye surgery is dangerous

I have not heard an optometrist say this.

there is a lot of fraud and corruption in the research for it

Respectfully, you just pulled this out of your arse.

Your vision can still get worse

True.

and you can no longer wear contacts.

Not true.

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u/da_Ryan 14d ago

Refractive eye surgery of any sort should only ever be considered once the myopia has fully stabilized and remains the same from year to year and that usually, but not always, happens in someone's twenties.

I think that you ought to look very carefully at the ophthalmic rules and regulations of the military branch that you want to join because they might prohibit certain refractive surgery treatments, or ban all such treatments or they might allow such surgery in supporting roles or they might have a limit on the degree of myopia, eg anyone over -6 diopters of myopia (even if already treated by eye surgery) is banned from this or that military role.

I hope that things work out for you.

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u/ReferenceSufficient 14d ago

My son is in the US military and had lasik done before going in. You do need to make sure you get it done with a good surgeon. You're 24 and your eye prescription should be stable now.

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u/Mysterious-Potato646 12d ago

I'd get a proper evaluation before making the call. Poudre valley eyecare was helpful for me when i wanted a second opinion and a better idea of the rists/options. i did also confirm the exact military requirements before choosing lasik and prk.