Unfortunately, the answer is yes. Patients with higher degrees of myopia are known to experience more frequent regression of their original myopic refractive error after Lasik refractive surgery.
This is likely related to residual cornea thickness after surgery, and also the larger degree of ablation (for higher degrees of myopia).
Fortunately, we have in recent years a proven treatment of riboflavin collagen cross-linking (commonly termed Lasik-Extra) that helps to prevent this from occurring. Do discuss these options with your Ophthalmologist prior to deciding on your refractive surgery!
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