
Are You a Candidate for LASIK?
The following is a guideline of treatable ranges. The doctor will determine your candidacy only after a thorough eye exam.
Generally, you are a GOOD CANDIDATE for vision correction surgery if you:
- Are nearsighted up to minus 12.00 diopters
- Are farsighted up to plus 6.00 diopters
- Have astigmatism up to 4.00 diopters
- Have pupil width up to 8.0 diopters
- Are at least 18 years of age
- Had a stable eyeglasses or contact lenses prescription for at least one year
- Are in good general health
Generally, you are NOT A GOOD CANDIDATE for vision correction surgery if you:
- Have certain eye diseases, such as cataracts, glaucoma or connective tissue disease.
- Have corneal abnormality such as keratoconus or pseudo-keratoconus with irregular astigmatism.
- Have severe dry-eye syndrome.
- Have certain eye viruses, such as herpes simplex and herpes zoster
- Have certain health problems, such as uncontrolled diabetes, autoimmune or collagen vascular disease or any condition that weakens your immune system
- Take certain medications that weaken your immune system
- Are pregnant, nursing or plan to become pregnant in the next six months
- Are in a profession that prohibits vision correction surgery
Are You a Candidate for Premium IOLs?
Because there are several options available, our doctors will perform a thorough eye exam to determine the most appropriate treatment for you.