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Can I get Lasik on one eye?

I have bad vision in one eye only. Can I get Lasik on one eye?

6 Answers

Yes you can. I would recommending getting a refractive surgery consult to know what you are a candidate for.
Unilateral (one eye) LASIK is an option. However, the real question is why is the vision "bad" in just one eye. A host of conditions can affect vision in just one eye, and not all of them are improved with LASIK.
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Yes mono vision essentially
A few questions to think about. There are many types of refractive surgeries including Lasik. Before you consider any eye surgery, you need to know what your refractive condition and prescription is, and you need a procedure to check the thickness of your cornea called pachymetry. Thin corneas can be an issue with Lasik.
The health of your eyes must be fully evaluated. And you should be aware of an informed consent form where you will know all of the pros and cons of any surgical procedure.
Are you nearsighted, farsighted, or do you have any astigmatism? And why only 1 eye? There are minimum age standards for any refractive procedure, also. My suggestion to you is to see an ophthalmologist who is also a refractive surgeon to discuss your options. Good luck and best wishes,
Yes, of course you can. If you have one eye that already sees great without prescription and the other eye sees blurred due to having some prescription, then LASIK on one eye is reasonable. Kindest, Tiffani B. Jackson, OD
The short answer is yes, you technically can get LASIK in one eye if you desire. However, without knowing your full history and having a comprehensive eye examination, there may be missing pieces of valuable information that you may want to consider.