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Lasik® eye surgery corrects your vision and eliminates the need for corrective glasses or contact lenses. While this is an effective and safe way to improve your sight, it’s not recommended unless you meet certain criteria. To prepare you for your consultation, here are a few of the factors the eye doctor will analyze. 

4 Criteria for Lasik® Candidacy

1. Eye Health

Certain eye conditions can exacerbate the mild side effects of Lasik, including blurry vision. If you have an infection or experience chronic dry eyes, the issue will need to be treated before you can get this procedure. 

2. Age

While there are no hard and fast rules when it comes to age requirements, eye doctors recommend getting the procedure between the ages of 18 and 40. Teenagers may experience vision changes well into adulthood, while older adults often face eye conditions that require other treatments

3. Corneal Thickness

LasikDuring the pre-Lasik eye exam, your doctor will determine your corneal thickness. If the cornea is too thin, you’ll need to consider other types of corrective procedures. For example, a new type of laser allows eye doctors to make the necessary changes to even thin corneas. 

4. Eye Prescription

Significant nearsightedness and farsightedness usually can’t be addressed using laser eye surgery. The higher the refractive error, the more of the cornea the doctor would need to remove. This could lead to issues down the line. Your prescription should also be stable, so if it isn’t, the doctor may recommend you wait.

 

The first step to laser eye surgery is undergoing an exam by a skilled eye doctor. Medical Eye Associates, S.C. provides comprehensive eye care services. In addition to providing Lasik, they treat major eye disorders like glaucoma and cataracts. With locations in Waukesha, Mukwonago, Oconomowoc, and Wauwatosa, WI, these eye care professionals are ready to assist you. Call (262) 547-3352 today to schedule an appointment, or take their Lasik candidacy quiz online to find out if this procedure is right for you.

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