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Keratoconus in the family. Can I have LASIK?
Keratoconus (KC) is most often sporadic (not apparently inherited) but has been observed to run in some families. Typically it is first seen in adolescence. Around 80% of cases do not progress.
Dave Allamby | Feb 20, 2011 | Comments 0
High Myopia (Short-sight) and Laser Eye Surgery
Lasik eligibility with high myopia (short-sight) will depend mainly on your corneal thickness and pupil size in the dark. The WaveLight laser that I use takes relatively little tissue per dioptre.
Dave Allamby | Jul 13, 2010 | Comments 15
Suitability for Laser Eye Surgery
I am short sighted, wearing glasses for almost 15 years. Just wanted to know whether I am a suitable candidate for laser eye surgery or not.
Dave Allamby | Jul 11, 2010 | Comments 5
Myopic, the risk is linked to the appearance and shape of your corneas, seen on the 'topography' scans taken at ...
I want to know about post lasik ectasia. I want to get Lasik but the fear of ectasia is holding ...
I have to say that for the last couple of hours i have been hooked by the impressive posts on ...
I have only just heard of laser blending treatment. I am about to have laser treatment to correct my distance ...
Thank you for the reply. I'm planning to get lasEk anyway as I don't see any advantages to lasIk other ...
Thanks for the go-ahead Doc. Best wishes... 
What if one has cold sores on the lips. Can they spread to the eyes ? 
I forgot to add my vision. It's -6.50 on both eyes. 
Hi Dr. Allamby,
I have just had intralase lasik with wavefront (4 days ago) and am slightly concerned that the day ...
Thank you! 
Hi,
I'm aware that surgery shouldn't be conducted on women who are already pregnant. But could you tell me whether there ...