Who is an ideal candidate for LASIK?
People who have shortsightedness (myopia) and astigmatism are ideal candidates because the results after surgery are excellent. Mild degrees of long-sightedness (hyperopia) also do well. As LASIK has no effect on the lens, it cannot be used to treat presbyopia. To be eligible for LASIK surgery, you must be over the age of 18 years, be in good general health and not be pregnant. The eye must also be in good health with a refractive error, which has been stable for the last 12 months. Some people are better candidates than others and it is therefore important to consult your eye doctor to discuss the realistic benefits, which differ from patient to patient. LASIK procedure can correct the following range of refractive errors with a great deal of accuracy. Nonetheless, the maximum correction may be limited by a number of factors including the thickness of the cornea.
