Yes — LASIK can correct high myopia (nearsightedness), including prescriptions up to -10D or even -12D in eligible patients. The exact limit depends on your corneal thickness, which your pre-op assessment will measure.
Key Facts
- LASIK can treat myopia up to -10D in most patients
- High myopia (above -6D) requires adequate corneal thickness for safe treatment
- Contoura Vision and InnovEyes extend treatable range to -12D in suitable corneas
- SMILE Pro is suitable for myopia up to -10D with excellent safety for high prescriptions
- Some very high myopia cases (above -12D) may be better treated with ICL implants
Guidelines & Tips
- Have your corneal thickness measured at the free evaluation — this determines eligibility
- Patients with corneal thickness above 500 microns are usually eligible even at -8D to -10D
- High myopia LASIK has slightly higher regression risk — discuss this with your surgeon
- Contoura Vision / InnovEyes provide best outcomes for high myopia with complex corneas
- If LASIK is not suitable (thin cornea), ICL (Implantable Collamer Lens) is an excellent alternative
- Centre For Lasik treats high myopia patients regularly — book a free evaluation to find your options
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