Myopia in excess of 1000 degrees puts you in the category of few patients who may not be suitable for conventional femto-laser assisted surgery.
There are other options for yourself to be spectacle-free.
These include:
a. Implantable collamer lens. This reversible procedure to implant a collamer lens to correct your refractive error is a good option if you are suitable for it. It carries the risks of an intra-ocular procedure, and post-surgery you will need to be reviewed regularly in the immediate post-operative period for complications of raised eye-pressure, prolonged inflammation or infection, or cataract development.
b. Alternatively - some patients may be suitable for a surface ablation technique including Epilasik with anti-scarring medication (Mitomycin-C) and cornea-strengthening procedure (riboflavin-assisted cross-linking), or Epilasik-plus.
Do speak to your ophthalmologist for a detailed discussion about your options, after you have had a comprehensive ocular examination. Best of luck in your decision!
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