Depending on your corneal measurements, you may still be eligible for corneal refractive surgery such as Lasik extra or smile, provided your power is stable for at least the past 1 year. In Singapore, in general, age of eligibility for cornea refractive op is above 21 year old. From 18-21 year old, on a case by case basis, it can still be done.
If your corneal measurements are inadequate for lasers, implantable contact lens (ICL) can be considered. In general, ICL causes less side effects like dry eyes and glare/halos that are more commonly associated with lasers. It however has its own set of pros and cons. I generally offer ICL for suitable patients above 21 year old.
At 17, such high degrees can indeed be quite cumbersome. I hope you are coping with glasses or contacts for now.
I hope you find a good solution for your refractive errors that will allow you to pursue the life that you want. Best wishes!
Dr Han
