Who is a candidate for LASIK?
LASIK is designed for individuals 18 years old or older who suffer from myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), and/or astigmatism. Those who need glasses only when reading are not good candidates. A LASIK patient should have generally healthy eyes and corneas that are sufficiently thick for surgery. Pregnant or nursing women and people with active autoimmune disease should not undergo LASIK laser eye surgery. Aside from the visual and medical prerequisites, the best candidates tend to be individuals who are unhappy with having to wear glasses or other corrective eyewear, either due to lifestyle or occupation. Those interested in LASIK should be mindful of the results of this procedure and others like it. “Perfect vision” may not be reliably obtained with any kind of vision correction surgery. Ultimately, only a caring and experienced ophthalmologist, who takes time to become familiar with a patient’s condition and goals, can help inform a patient as to whether they would
