• LASER VISION CORRECTION
  • ARE YOU A CANDIDATE?
  • PROCEDURE INFORMATION
    • CUSTOM LASIK INFORMATION
    • BLADELESS LASIK
    • PRE -OPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS
    • DAY OF SURGERY INFORMATION
    • POST -OPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS
  • LOCATIONS
  • PRICING
  • FAQ
  • TRUVISION ENHANCEMENT WARRANTY
• CONTACT LENSES
  • FAQ

ARE YOU A CANDIDATE

Laser Vision correction procedures like LASIK, Custom LASIK and Bladeless LASIK can treat a very broad range of nearsightedness, astigmatism and farsightedness in people who are at least 21 years old, in good general health with a stable prescription and have no eye diseases. Candidates must have realistic expectations about their results - Laser Vision Correction Procedures like LASIK, Custom LASIK and Bladeless LASIK may not be right for everyone*.

*Laser Vision Correction is not recommended for pregnant women or for individuals with diabetes, individuals undergoing drug therapy that may interfere with the healing process or individuals who suffer from any immune deficiency disorder.

How do I know if I’m a good candidate for laser vision correction?

The majority of all nearsighted Americans are potential candidates for laser treatment. Patients must have mild to moderate nearsightedness with a stable prescription and no eye or health issues. The best candidates tend to be people who are dissatisfied with their glasses or contact lenses and are motivated to make a change, due to occupational or lifestyle reasons.

Although a patient’s prescription may make him or her a suitable candidate for laser vision correction, it is very important that the patient have the appropriate level of expectation regarding the outcome of the procedure. Although post-operative vision (after healing) is usually excellent, no one can promise 20/20 vision.

It is highly recommended that you have a comprehensive pre-operative exam to ensure you are a candidate. To schedule a pre-operative exam or to receive a FREE telephone screening call 800-318-2469

Guidelines GOOD Candidate
Guidelines NOT a Candidate

Guidelines for a person who would be a GOOD candidate for laser vision correction surgery:

• Healthy eyes - no glaucoma, infection, cataracts, severe dry eye, or any other conditions that would affect post-operative healing.
• At least 21 years old.
• Stable Vision for at least one year prior to surgery.
• Cannot be pregnant or nursing.
• Cannot have a degenerative or autoimmune disease, since this affects healing.
• Dislikes being dependent on glasses or contacts.
• Wearing corrective contact lenses and/or glasses restricts participation in sports and other activities.
• Overall appearance is improved without glasses.
• Worries about losing contact lenses or breaking his/her glasses.
• Happy if vision were greatly improved, even if they still had to wear corrective lenses some of the time.
• Adjusts well to change.
• Easy-going personality.
• Not wearing contact lenses or glasses would open new career opportunities.

Guidelines for a person who would NOT be a good candidate for laser vision correction surgery:

• Less than 21 years of age.
• Pregnant or nursing.
• Unstable refractive error (vision prescription has significantly changed over the past 12 months) - this may be due to diabetes or not being fully grown. It is wise in this case to come to the office for careful optical measurements to chart for future comparison.
• Pupil size greater than 7 mm in diameter (in dim illumination).
• Some types of collagen/vascular disease.
• Diabetes or Ocular herpes
• Cataracts that are worsening - it may be better to have the cataracts removed and have implant surgery if cataracts make vision bad, or just wait if the cataracts are not causing a problem.
• Only one eye works well, the other eye was injured, is significantly lazy (amblyopia), or diseased so that normal vision is not obtainable.
• History of keloid formation (there may be a relationship with significant post-operative haze in the cornea although no association has been proven).
• Keratoconus to the point that sharp vision is not obtainable with glasses.
• Unrealistic expectations about surgical results. For example, it is usually unrealistic to expect that LASIK will make the eyes see better than they can with glasses or well fitting contact lenses.
• Unwilling to commit to post-procedure and follow-up care instructions.
• The eyeglass prescription or contact lens prescription is beyond the range of LASIK (may require visit to office). In this case, it may be possible to use another method or combination of methods to attain the desired result, it may be better to not go with any surgical procedure, or it may be okay to do LASIK with the understanding that the patient may not become fully independent of optical aids (though their vision will be improved).

Reasons People Have LASIK

• Freedom from the hassles and inconvenience of contact lenses or glasses
• To wake up in the morning and see the alarm clock.
• In case of an emergency - They will be able to see and not have to search for glasses or try to put contact lenses in.
• To save time. In one year, the average contact lens wearer spends nearly 60 hours wetting, soaking, rubbing, cleaning and otherwise maintaining their contacts.
• To save money. Over the years, the cost of lenses, solutions and glasses amounts to thousands of dollars.
• To participate in outdoor sports without glasses that fog or get splashed with rain or lenses that dry out in the wind.
• To be able to take a nap when the mood strikes without first having to remove lenses, etc.
• To be able to see while putting on makeup or while shaving.
• To avoid the negative consequences of long term contact lens wear.