LASIK Candidates

If glasses or contact lenses have become a burden and you long for a permanent solution for vision correction, LASIK may be just what you have been waiting for. However, simply wishing to be free of prescription eyewear and being a good LASIK candidate are not necessarily the same thing.

LASIK Candidacy

LASIK can be used to correct common refractive errors such as:

• Myopia (up to -12 diopters)
  
• Hyperopia (up to +6 diopters)
  
• Astigmatism (up to 4 diopters)
  

In some cases, LASIK can also be used to treat presbyopia, but this is best determined by your ophthalmologist.

The best candidates for LASIK are:

• At least 18 years old
  
• Generally healthy
  
• Free of systemic illnesses or autoimmune disorders
  
• Not pregnant or nursing
  

In addition, you will need to have healthy corneas with sufficient thickness to support a LASIK flap. However, advancements in LASIK technology have made corneal thickness less of an issue.

The best way to determine if you are a good candidate for LASIK is with a thorough examination from an experienced eye doctor. If LASIK is not right for you, you may be eligible for other procedures that can restore clear vision and help free you of prescription eyewear. Your ophthalmologist can discuss this with you in more detail during your initial consultation.

If you would like to learn if you are a good candidate for LASIK, please contact an experienced eye surgeon in your area today.