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Am I a LASIK Eye Surgery Candidate ?

  • LASIK candidates are nearsighted (myopic) or farsighted (hyperopic) and/or have astigmatism. Additionally, a suitable LASIK candidate will have a stable vision prescription for approximately one year and good overall eye health. No eye infection or injury within the past year.

  • 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.
     

  • 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.
     

  • Candidates may not be affected by an autoimmune disorder, such as Sjogren’s Syndrome or Lupus.
     

  • No history of herpes infections in the eye, as LASIK may bring on a recurrence of the infection.
     

  • No history of herpes infections in the eye, as LASIK may bring on a recurrence of the infection.
     

  • No scarring may be present on the cornea to be considered for LASIK.
     

  • A LASIK candidate may not be nursing or pregnant on the date of surgery.
     

  • Individuals with dry eye syndrome are not good LASIK candidates.

  • Cataracts or diabetic retinopathy with loss of vision

  • Uncontrolled glaucoma

  • Current use of Acutane, Cordarone or Imitrex

  • 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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