Corneal Issues and LASIK Candidacy

If you have glasses or contact lenses and dream of a life free of prescription eyewear, LASIK may be exactly what you have been looking for. LASIK is capable of correcting every type of refractive error and can produce lifelong results, often after just one treatment.

However, despite its general safety and high success rate, LASIK is not ideal for everyone. Your ophthalmologist will be able to examine your eyes, discuss your needs, and help you determine if LASIK is right for you. 

Corneal Issues

LASIK is used to reshape your inner corneal tissue, allowing for better refraction of light onto your retina. Due to this, corneal issues, more than anything else, can interfere with your LASIK candidacy.

Corneal issues that your eye doctor will check for include:

• Corneal thickness
• Corneal scarring
• Chronic dry eyes
• Severe myopia

LASIK technology advances every year and some issues, such as corneal thickness, are no longer automatic disqualifiers. The best way to learn if LASIK is right for you is through a one-on-one consultation and examination from an experienced eye surgeon. If LASIK is not ideal for you due to corneal issues, other refractive procedures that can permanently improve vision may be an option.

To learn if LASIK or another refractive surgery can help you achieve the clear vision you desire, please contact an experienced ophthalmologist in your area to schedule an appointment today.