Q: I am under going traetment for a cornea tear. The doctor thinks that I may have uveitis. I am going to see a specialist but wonder if this means that I will not be able to have the LASIK surgurey next year as I had planned? I understand that LASIK can correct some eye conditions, would this be one of them? A: Lasik cannot correct these conditions. If the uveitis is a result of the tear, then you should be able to have lasik next year if it all heals well. Andrew Caster, MD

Q: I have been told by a doctor I have fetal cataracts. I was also told they do not impair my vision. Is it still possible to get Lasik or any kind of corrective surgery, or will this disqualify me as a good patient for this procedure? A: They should not prevent you from having lasik. Andrew Caster, MD

Q: At the present time, i'm a high school student, seventeen years of age. I spend about 23 hours of the day staring at my computer screen. About a week and a half ago, I began to develop vision problems that seem to align with the symptoms of an astigmatism. I haven't been to an eye care professional as of yet, but I intend to visit one shortly. As it is, i'm unable to afford laser surgery, however I would consider it in future, at the moment though, i'll likely just get a pair of eyeglasses. Most of my family believes that the cause of my poor vision is my staring into the computer screen day in and day out. I play a great deal of FPS type games, though, which some say can actually improve vision. (I couldn't find you a quote from anyone reputable, this is just what i've been told.) I don't plan to stop staring into the computer screen, eyeglasses or not, since i'll likely be making my living on it as well as my compulsive gaming. My questions are as follows: If I were to wait a while, say until I was 20ish, continuing my current lifestyle, and then get the surgery at that point, would it be too much to hope for to have 20/20 uncorrected? Are my eyes doomed to deteriorate until eventual blindness or would a laser procedure at some point in the future prevent such a thing? And on a less surgery related note, will my eyes continue to deteriorate as a result of so much computer use, to the point of going blind at a later time? A: You will not go blind from this. However, you may require glasses or contacts. And when your vision stabilizes, then laser vision correction is an option. Andrew Caster, MD

Q: I have been researching Laser correction for some time and feel closer to making a decision to undergo the procedure; however, I have recently heard that there is an option to do a cut or no-cut procedure. I have been told that I am a candidate for custom surgery, but not sure what I should consider when trying to determine whether I should select a cut or no-cut procedure. Can you help? A: The no-cut procedure is called PRK, and has a significantly slower healing pattern. You can also make the cut with a laser made by Intralase; this is known as IntraLasik. Some doctors prefer the Intralase, others do not. Andrew Caster, MD

Q: I got high myopia -6 in the right eye and -7.5 in the left eye and the cornea thickness is 530(right eye) and 515(left eye) the Dr. said I'm good candidate for lasik but what should I expect about the results? A: Those parameters are appropriate for lasik. Of course, there are many other factors. Andrew Caster, MD

Q: Any bad reports on Lazer Eye Center? A: Do a google search, or contact the Medical Board of California. Also search the individual doctors. Andrew Caster, MD

Q: I am near-sighted. After lasik surgery will I retain my good close vision that I have now? A: Your vision after Lasik will be like it is with your contacts or distance glasses on, for both near and far. Andrew Caster, MD

Q: My step mother fell and injuried her eye (the muscles around the eue were detacted and had to be surgically re-attac)t. She developed sever scare tissue and now she is unable to move her eye. Are there any treatment for her to help her move her eye again. She lives in Az. but will to go anywhere in the USA if able to help her. Can you give me any info that i can give her. I live in ohio. thank you, Robert Carlson COTA/L A: I would recommend a consultation with a strabismus specialist. Virtually every large city has one or more of these specialists. Andrew Caster, MD

Q: Is it correct that I should prevent pregnancy within 6 months after getting LASIK done? I heard something about changes in hormones will affect the results? A: Some women will have a slight change in their nearsightedness during pregnancy. When it occurs, it usually is during the first pregnancy. I do not advise women to wait on getting pregnant, or to delay lasik until after their childbearing years, because the effect is not terribly common, is often temporary, and can be corrected. I do advise against having surgery while you are pregnant. Andrew Caster, MD

Q: Hell I had Lasik done 3 years ago my eyes at times dry out really bad where i can hardly keep them open it is horrible I have used eye drops to wet them and it still doesnt work it relieves it in about 10 to 15 minutes can u tell me if i need to go back and have a touch up or what?? Thank You Ronda Duckworth A: Try flaxseed oil orally, 3 grams per day. It works wonders at making the tears thicker. There are also other remedies, such as Restasis drops or punctal plugs. Andrew Caster, MD