Steep Corneas and LASIK

When determining your LASIK candidacy, your ophthalmologist will examine various aspects of your eye health, your vision disorder and the anatomy of your eye. Fortunately, there are many different techniques and procedures, so that just about anyone can receive laser vision correction.

If you have been told you have steep corneas, a traditional LASIK procedure may not be right for you. In such a case, it may be difficult to create a flap in your cornea, because there may not be enough tissue. A steep cornea may mean your ophthalmologist will not perform a traditional LASIK procedure, in which a device called a microkeratome is used. This blade device requires a certain amount of corneal tissue to make the flap.

On the other hand, you may be a good candidate for an all-laser LASIK procedure, even if you have steep corneas. With this technique, a laser is used to create the corneal flap.

There is no way to know whether LASIK is right for you without consulting an experienced eye doctor. After examining your eyes, the doctor can explain all of the options available to you, and their likelihood of achieving a successful visual outcome.

To learn more about your candidacy for LASIK, please contact an experienced eye doctor in your area through our directory.