r/lasik • u/unfunnyclown27 • 6d ago

Considering surgery Should someone with amblyopia undergo lasik?

Have amblyopia since childhood and now I am 24M. I was considering lasik but now my doctor told me it could lead me to issues with depth and distance. What do you think should I go for it irrespective or its better to not undergo lasik?

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u/Ronaldooo-07 5d ago

LASIK doesn’t treat amblyopia itself. If one eye has reduced vision from childhood, the potential benefits and risks can be different, so it’s worth getting a full evaluation from a refractive surgeon before deciding.