Things you should know about the LASIK eye surgery procedure

Posted in LASIK Surgery on August 30, 2010

LASIK eye surgery is a relatively new medical invention that aims to permanently restore your vision. You can go for LASIK eye surgery if you wish to get rid of your contact lenses and glasses.

Before going for the surgery, you need to consider a few things. The first and the foremost thing to determine is whether you are eligible for the surgery or not. A skilled eye doctor will conduct a complete pre-surgery eye examination to study your eye condition. Apart from this, the following information can help you make the decision about LASIK eye surgery.

Age requirement

The minimum age requirement for you to qualify for LASIK surgery is 18 years. Some doctors will not consider you as the right candidate unless you are 21 years or above. The reason for this is the shape of the cornea keeps changing in the adolescent years. If the shape changes after the surgery, the whole procedure will be of no use.

Medical reasons

You will be advised against LASIK eye surgery if you are a diabetic or have any immune disorders. If you are under certain medications then the eye doctor may not consider you as a candidate for surgery. Pregnant women are advised against the surgery.

Ailments to be treated

LASIK eye surgery is designed to treat imperfections of the cornea. If you suffer from refractive errors like near-sightedness, far-sightedness or astigmatism, then you are an ideal candidate for the surgery.

Painless procedure

Unlike other eye surgeries, LASIK eye surgery is a quick procedure. It is also relatively painless with just minor irritation felt post-surgery.