Am I a candidate?
Important
Results vary by patient. Candidacy, results and risks must be assessed by the clinic. This page is not medical advice; consult a licensed surgeon.
Am I a candidate?
LASIK is most suitable for adults with nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism, and it cannot fix presbyopia. (per the National Eye Institute) For LASIK to work correctly, your vision needs to be stable, meaning your eyeglass or contact lens prescription has stayed the same over time. (per the National Eye Institute) Almost everyone who has LASIK will have dry eyes and changing vision during the day, and these symptoms usually fade within a month. (per the American Academy of Ophthalmology) People with severe dry eye generally should not have LASIK, and existing dry eye raises the risk of complications after surgery. (per the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the National Eye Institute) For LASIK your corneas need to be thick enough and healthy, and people whose corneas are too thin generally should not have this surgery. (per the American Academy of Ophthalmology) For LASIK you should be 18 years or older, and ideally over 21, when vision is more likely to have stopped changing. (per the American Academy of Ophthalmology) People with keratoconus, a disease that makes the cornea thinner over time, generally should not have LASIK. (per the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the National Eye Institute)