Most people who require vision correction are interested in getting laser eye surgery so that they don't have to use corrective vision implements like eyeglasses or contact lenses. Unfortunately, not everybody is a suitable candidate for Lasik eye surgery is so if you are wondering, it helps to do a little bit of research and possibly consult with a professional to see if it is something that is available for you.

Laser treatment can't be done on under 18 year olds
One of the first things that will eliminate certain candidates is their age. Laser vision correction is generally not done on anybody who has not reached the age of 18. The eye must be fully developed in order to proceed. The age requirement sometimes means that people will just have to wait a while longer and may eventually be a candidate.

Some health problems may stop treatment
There are certain underlying health conditions that will prevent you from being able to get a laser eye treatment. It is important that there has not been any kind of eye injury or infection in the eye within the year prior to having the procedure done. It is also important that a person undergoing the procedure is not pregnant or nursing.

Illnesses that affect the cornea could prevent treatment
There are certain situations that may prevent people from ever being able to get laser eye surgery. If there is scarring of the cornea then this may eliminate laser eye surgery as a possibility. Herpes infections in the eye it will also prevent you from being able to get laser eye surgery as they may reoccur following the procedure.

Even dry eye syndrome can be treated before you have laser correction
There are certain cases where you have a problem that simply needs to be corrected before you have a Lasik eye surgery completed. In some cases, people who suffer from dry eye syndrome may be turned down. While they may not be a perfect candidate, it is sometimes possible to have it treated and then return for the surgery at a later time.

Talk to our consultants for more information
Something that is necessary for all potential candidates is that they have a detailed consultation with the surgeon to determine whether or not they have any pre-existing conditions that might prevent it. At that time, they will also be screened to make sure that they fully understand what is involved with the procedure.

• May 2012
• April 2012
• March 2012
• February 2012
• January 2012
• December 2011
• November 2011
• October 2011
• September 2011
• August 2011
• July 2011
• June 2011
• May 2011
• April 2011
• March 2011
• February 2011
• January 2011
• November 2010
• October 2010
• September 2010
• August 2010
• July 2010
• June 2010
• May 2010
• April 2010
• March 2010
• February 2010
• January 2010
• November 2009
• October 2009
• May 2009