Dr. Chynn helps a worried patient
Sakiko Wetterlind wrote to Dr. Chynn:
I am shortly visiting NYC and would like to have a consultation and evaluation of my eyesight. I recently underwent LASIK surgery in Singapore (my eyesight was previously -11). The doctor assured me I would obtain eyesight to around -0.5 .However, now, 6 months after the surgery, my eyesight has begun to deteriorate and is now at -1.5 in the both eyes. The doctor at the LASIK center told me this is normal and that it will probably settle around -2 but I am worried that it will deteriorate further. Would you be able to productively consult on this matter? I will be in NYC on October 3rd. I would appreciate your help in any way.
Dr Chynn: Firstly, you should not have received a LASIK for a -11 Rx, as that is neither safe nor recommended. I would have recommended you to have an advanced surface ablation, either LASEK or epiLASEK, as that would have saved tissue and kept your cornea stronger. I am concerned that you might have iatrogenic keratoconus or keratoectasia secondarty to your LASIK and I would like to see you as soon as you arrive in order to best hep you. Please bring your records with you as these will be helpful in assessing your problem. Please call our office to schedule your appointment. The charge for this innitial visit (getting a second opinion) is $300 USD.
Thanks! See you then!
