Is LASIK Right for You?

As a result of the many rapid advances in LASIK technology, laser eye surgery has become increasingly popular over the last decade. Many people across the country have opted for LASIK surgery as an alternative to the hassles of dealing with contact lenses or eye glasses on a daily basis.

But how do you know if the surgery is right for you?

An ideal candidate for LASIK is over the age of 18 with a moderate refractive error (myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism). Results are not always as consistent for people with very strong prescriptions. Furthermore, your vision must be stable for one to two years in order to undergo laser eye surgery.

There are a few other factors that will affect whether or not LASIK is right for you. If you have an irregularly shaped cornea or an overly thin cornea, you will run a greater risk of complications. Also, if you are prone to dry eyes before having LASIK, you will most likely experience severe dry eyes after your surgery. You may want to think carefully about this before opting for the procedure.

Overall, LASIK has become very routine and safe and yields a very high percentage of successful procedures. The satisfaction rate among LASIK patients is one of the highest for any elective surgery procedure. So if you are sick and tired of wearing contacts or glasses every day, you may want to consult your ophthalmologist to see if LASIK is right for you.

You can use the links at the bottom of the page to find a qualified LASIK surgeon in your area.