For patients with a number greater than 5.5D, is lasik safe or successful?
As long as the eye measurements (cornea thickness, dryness, and general eye health) are appropriate, LASIK is generally safe and has a high success rate for correcting vision, even for individuals with power above -5.5 diopters. Not everyone is a good fit, but many patients get good vision without glasses afterwards. To verify safety and anticipated outcomes for your particular eyes, a thorough examination with an ophthalmologist is required.