Are you eligible for LASIK eye treatment?

Posted in LASIK Surgery on December 15, 2009

By now a majority of people have already heard of the benefits offered by Lasik eye treatment. This type of treatment uses a laser to remove tissue from the cornea and reshape it. Lasik eye treatment can safely correct a number of eye problems like myopia, hyperopia and even astigmatism. This is not only a safe method to correct impaired vision, but it is also fast and reliable. Within few days after the surgery, you can be sure of having perfect vision.

However, there are certain requirements for you to be eligible for a Lasik eye treatment. Following are some criteria that need to be met for undergoing this eye surgery.

The first and most important criterion is that you have to be over 18 years old to opt for Lasik eye treatment

You should also have a stable prescription and a number that has not changed for at least a year

Pregnant or breast feeding women cannot undergo this treatment

Lasik eye treatment is not applicable to people who have extremely thin cornea.

It is important that you are first examined by an eye doctor before opting for this treatment. This is because there are a number of steps you have to take prior to the surgery for it to be a success. Lasik eye treatment can also be used to treat presbyopia, which is also known as the ageing eye. This is a greatly appreciated benefit as it can help older people decrease their dependency on glasses for a long time.