Can I still get perfect vision if I have high myopia?

Doctor's Answer

One way to be free of spectacles and contact lenses would be to consider laser vision correction (eg LASIK, ReLEx SMILE, PRK). Not everyone is suitable for laser vision correction, so it is always helpful to go through a pre-laser evaluation or assessment to ascertain if this surgical option is suitable for your eyes.

Should one be suitable for lasers, management of expectations is important as well. Laser vision correction aims to help one gain spectacles independence. We never use absolute terms such as “perfect” as “perfect” to many means zero degree after the surgery. This is something we aim for, but we cannot promise as everyone’s eye is different and what we can never control is how the eye reacts to the laser and heals after.

Should you have a residual power of 25 or 50 degrees, it is considered a good outcome as you would be able to perform most tasks without spectacles. You will likely be able see the 6/6 line with those levels of prescription. However, it is not “perfect”.

It is thus important to identify your reasons and motivations for the surgery, understand the limitations of lasers and manage your expectations accordingly.

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