Can I use gas permeable contact lenses after a LASIK surgery?

Question

I got LASIK surgery more than 8 years ago, but I had astigmatism but by then the surgery didn't fix it. I still need contact and my optician suggest a retouch LASIK, but I need to save money (I rather do it cash) to do it. I've tried soft contct lenses but I can't read or see well and my optician said is because the new shape of my eye after the LASIK surgery. So, I think that gas-permeable contacts might solve the problem. What do you know?

Answer 1

Check with your eye doctor

Answer 2

You need to talk to your opthomologist (eye MD) not optician about all of this.

Answer 3

Ask your doctor about AK, it is a simple procedure to correct only astigmatism. Do you wear glasses or contacts? If you are happy with them and your vision is 20/40 or better without correction, leave well enough alone and wait for better technology.