HRT effect on LASIK

[Alangender]

I had LASIK vision correction in 2003. I read that a side effect of estrogen is corneal steepening, changes in the curve of the cornea, and a concern for LASIK patients since their corneas are already weakend which the estrogen may cause a bulging cornea. Does anyone know if the cornea changes are progressive or will they stop. I am very worried about this. I want to be on estrogen for many more years, I am 31 yrs. old.

[Jessica Merriman]

They will eventually stop, but it may change your prescription.

[Alangender]

Thanks for replying to me. Did you have LASIK before taking HRT?

[Jessica Merriman]

My Ophthalmologist suggested waiting for Lasik until a year or two after starting HRT. It gives them a better idea of what your corneas will do.

[Just Ole Me]

No LASIK but my vision changed after HRT started. My vision actually improved. Go figure.

[Missy~rmdlm]

As part of self improvement prior to my transition I had lasik in 2010. I have maintained good vision for years of HT after having lasik.

[awilliams1701]

Oh please be the case for me!

No LASIK but my vision changed after HRT started. My vision actually improved. Go figure.

[Alangender]

No LASIK but my vision changed after HRT started. My vision actually improved. Go figure.

How old were you when you started HRT?
Did HRT improve nearsightedness or farsightedness?

[xponentialshift]

No LASIK but my vision changed after HRT started. My vision actually improved. Go figure.

Mine seems to be improving too! (Granted if my observations are correct it would be a borderline miracle) I have glaucoma so most of my vision problems are likely from optic nerve damage. I read that taking E will alter the shape of the optic nerve. I figure that means that new optic nerve cells grow in different positions thus "regenerating" and improving vision.

Like I said. Borderline miracle if it is true. I don't see my new ophthalmologist till November though.

[Just Ole Me]

My visit far away improved somewhat. My near vision improved so much I have to take off my glass to see close up really well!

[KayXo]

In the last 2-3 yrs and especially months, my hormone regimen was changed to something more adequate for me, with more E and some P. I went for an eye exam and they found that my vision improved markedly. From -2.5 to -1.5.

[Alangender]

In the last 2-3 yrs and especially months, my hormone regimen was changed to something more adequate for me, with more E and some P. I went for an eye exam and they found that my vision improved markedly. From -2.5 to -1.5.

So you can see more clearly from far away or reading closeup ?

[KayXo]

from far away...

[awilliams1701]

Im at -3.75. i would love to see that number's magnitude decrease in size. At your numbers in guess I could actually see decently without anything. Currently I need my contacts or I'm practically blind.

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In the last 2-3 yrs and especially months, my hormone regimen was changed to something more adequate for me, with more E and some P. I went for an eye exam and they found that my vision improved markedly. From -2.5 to -1.5.
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[helen2010]

I had Lasik more than a decade ago. I have been on hrt for more than 3 years.  The only deterioration in my eyesight has been age related. 

Aisla

[Alangender]

@Just Ole Me @xponentialshift @ Missy~rmdlm  @ KayXo

Are you taking the pill form or injection?

[helen2010]

I take the pills

[KayXo]

Injections. With oral progesterone.