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Are you 18 years of age or older?
Since vision continues to change in people younger than 18,
LASIK surgery should not be performed on patients until they are
older than 18. |
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Are you pregnant or nursing?
The refraction of a patient's eye may change slightly during
pregnancy or while nursing, therefore LASIK surgery is not
recommended during this time. |
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Do you take prescription drugs for chronic conditions?
Some drugs will alter the ability of LASIK to be successful.
Contact us for a complete listing. |
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How long has it been since your eyeglass prescription last
changed?
If your eyes continue to change, LASIK will not be as
successful as it should be. It is best to wait until your
eyeglass prescription has
not changed for one to two years before you arrange for LASIK surgery. |
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Do you have any chronic health problems?
You should be in good general health. LASIK may not be
recommended for patients with diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis,
lupus, glaucoma, herpes infections of the eye, or cataracts.
If there are any questions about your health, they should be
discussed with your surgeon during your pre-screening. |
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Are you realistic about the risks and rewards of LASIK surgery?
If you are happy wearing contact lenses or glasses, then
you'll want to be sure your expectations about additional
improvement in your eyesight are realistic. Be sure to ask
your surgeon about the possibilities and potential problems.
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Do you have astigmatism? Are you nearsighted or
farsighted? All of these conditions may be corrected
by LASIK surgery. Be sure to discuss the potential of
correction with your surgeon. |
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Do you need reading glasses?
Only one correction can be made in an eye. However, if you wear bi-focals,
or simply need reading glasses, the doctor may prescribe
monovision correction: one eye will be corrected for
distance and, if desired, the other eye can be corrected for
reading. Ask your surgeon about monovision correction
and weigh the pros and cons. |
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A master list of reasons you may be
a poor candidate for
LASIK are found by linking here. |
