Are you a good candidate for LASIK
Are you a Candidate?
Even if you wish to undergo a specs removal surgery, your eye needs to qualify certain criterions to undergo such surgery. There are number of factors that your eye doctor will examine before determining if you are a good candidate for LASIK. The spectacle power, eye health & many other factors need to be considered. AS every individual is different, each eye is unique. Our expert team of doctors thoroughly evaluated each patient & advice treatment options best suited for your eyes.
If you wish be to free from wearing glasses & contact lenses, the best way to find out more is to book a consultation with us. indovision eye hospital At your appointment simple painless diagnostic tests will be performed & a personalized treatment plane will be generated.
LASIK may be helpful in correcting myopia, hypermetropia, astigmatism & presbyopia. For those who are not eligible for LASIK, there are other options available with us.
| Age | Surgery should be done after 18 yrs of age once the natural growth of the eye is sufficient. |
| Eye health | Condition of your eyes is very important. If you are suffering from severe dry eyes, conjunctivitis (pink eyes) & any other eye infections then you may not be able to undergo a LASIK procedure. C |
| Corneal thickness | The number of your glasses is recreated on your cornea. This involves removal of corneal tissue by laser. Hence, a minimum thickness of cornea is required to be eligible. The thickness of the cornea will be measured by pachymetry. |
| Pregnancy | Pregnant woman are not eligible for LASIK surgery. Please le us know if you think you are pregnant or planning a near pregnancy. It is advisable to undergo the procedure 6 months after breast feeding is stopped. |
| Pre-existing conditions | If you are suffering from conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, Lupus please inform your doctor. You may or may not be eligible depending on severity of your disease. |
| Stable specs number | Your specs number should be stable for at least a year. Minor changes in number may happen but that will not disqualify you from LASIK procedure. |
These are some of the things are that are seen before you are eligible for LASIK. Ultimately the best way to know for sure that you are a good candidate is to get an appointment with, indovision eye hospital