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Am I a LASIK Candidate?
Can I have
LASIK if I had a previous corneal
transplant or radial keratotomy?
I have hyperopia. Can I benefit from LASIK?
If I have astigmatism, am I still a good
LASIK candidate?
Am I a LASIK
Eye Surgery
Candidate ?
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There is no maximum age for having LASIK,
however, a candidate must be at least 19 years of age (and
preferably 21) so that the eyes - and vision - will have matured
sufficiently.
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Medical conditions can impact your candidacy,
too. Diabetes may present multiple factors that your surgeon
will evaluate directly. Women who are pregnant should wait until
at least four months post-partum before undergoing LASIK. Be
sure to inform your doctor of any medications you may be taking
as they may cause short-term vision fluctuations.
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Candidates may not be affected by an autoimmune
disorder, such as Sjogren’s Syndrome or Lupus.
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No history of herpes infections in the eye, as
LASIK may bring on a recurrence of the infection.
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No history of herpes infections in the eye, as
LASIK may bring on a recurrence of the infection.
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No scarring may be present on the cornea to be
considered for LASIK.
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A LASIK candidate may not be nursing or pregnant
on the date of surgery.
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Individuals with dry eye syndrome are not good
LASIK candidates.
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Cataracts or diabetic retinopathy with loss of
vision
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Uncontrolled glaucoma
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Current use of Acutane, Cordarone or Imitrex
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Individuals with pupils that dilate beyond seven
millimeters in the dark are not good candidates for LASIK.
Because contacts temporarily alter corneal shape, candidates must
remove them from one to two weeks (soft contacts) to a month to six
weeks (hard contacts) before a formal pre-operative eye exam. Your
doctor is able to evaluate initial LASIK candidacy even if the
individual is wearing contacts.
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