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LASIK surgery: Is it right for you?
What does LASIK eye surgery involve?
Are your eyes healthy?
Are you healthy?
Is your vision stable?
Can you afford it?
Do you understand possible side effects and complications?
Can you go without your contact lenses for several weeks before surgery?
What are your expectations for LASIK?
How do you choose an eye surgeon?
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What is the goal of LASIK surgery
What are the types of refractive laser surgery?
Is my vision treatable and stable?
Are my eyes healthy?
Am I healthy?
Can I afford it?
Do I understand possible side effects and complications?
LASIK versus reading glasses
Can I follow presurgery and postsurgery guidelines?
What are my expectations?
How do I choose an eye surgeon?
The final decision
Are your eyes healthy?
Are you healthy?
Is your vision stable?
Can you afford it?
Do you understand possible side effects and complications?
Can you go without your contact lenses for several weeks before surgery?
What are your expectations for LASIK?
How do you choose an eye surgeon?
Content
What is the goal of LASIK surgery
What are the types of refractive laser surgery?
Is my vision treatable and stable?
Are my eyes healthy?
Am I healthy?
Can I afford it?
Do I understand possible side effects and complications?
LASIK versus reading glasses
Can I follow presurgery and postsurgery guidelines?
What are my expectations?
How do I choose an eye surgeon?
The final decision
Are my eyes healthy?
The outcome of surgery depends in part on the condition of the cornea and overall health of your eyes. For example, the cornea itself needs to be a certain thickness and in good condition. Healthy eyes are more likely to heal well and have good treatment outcomes.
Your eye surgeon asks detailed questions about your eyes. The surgeon tests for any conditions that might result in complications or poor outcomes. These include:
- Thinning or damage to the cornea or a family history of diseases of the cornea.
- History of viral infections, disease or injury of the eyes.
- Dry eyes, which can worsen with surgery.
- Large pupils or small corneas, both of which can lead to vision complications.
- Disease of the optic nerve called glaucoma.
- Cloudy lenses called cataracts.
