I’m 41 and have worn contacgs for astigmatism and near-sightedness since the age of 11. About a year ago, I began having difficulty seeing up close with my contacts on. It is getting worse and worse - to the point that I can’t enjoy reading a newspaper, book, and have the computer set at 150% zoom. I cannot wear glasses due to some scar tissue behind both ears from previous surgeries.

My question - as I am "only" 41, I fear that the "old-age-can’t-see-the-menu" syndrome is just beginning and that if I pay for lasik now, my eyes will continue to change and I’ll end up doing it again in a few years. I don’t trust what a doctor (who wants money NOW) would answer.

Anyone had this experience?

Thanks!

I’m finding myself dependent on Visine to alleviate the dryness.

Is there a course or something that leads opticians to do laser eye surgery?

Are the possabilities high or low?

My prescription is

D -4.50
BC 8.4
DIA 14.0
im 19 turning 20 this august

I want to join the Navy but my vision is terrible so i would have to wear glasses and i also am a boxer and the only thing keeping me from being really good is my vision but a guy told me if I get surgery i can never box again. is that true? thnx
I really want to become a diver for the navy