The introduction of Lasik eye surgery has changed the lives of many people. It offers the possibility of having clear vision without the necessity of eyeglasses or contact lenses. While it is an extremely efficient and safe procedure, it is not available to everybody. There are certain conditions that might prevent you from being a candidate for laser vision correction. The following information may give you some idea about whether or not you would be eligible.

It is important that the eyes are stable. A laser eye treatment is generally not performed on anybody under the age of 18. The corneas may continue to develop up to and possibly past this age so your ophthalmologist will likely encourage you to wait if they think your eyes will continue to develop. They will also check to see if your prescription has been stable for a period of at least a year.

It is also in advisable for women who are pregnant to have the procedure done. Although there might be concern about the use of sedatives during or following the procedure, the main reason why it is not available is that hormonal changes can actually cause fluctuations in the shape of the cornea. This is also the case for women who are nursing. It may be possible to postpone the treatment until the hormones in the body have stabilized.

There are certain conditions that will either cause you to be disqualified permanently or on a temporary basis. Dry eye syndrome is one of those that may fall into either category. If you have a mild case, your ophthalmologist might suggest that it be treated and you may then be eligible for laser eye surgery. There are other conditions that may mean that you will never be a potential candidate. The presence of cataracts, glaucoma and scarring of the cornea will often place you in this category.

No matter what your situation, it is wise to speak to a qualified ophthalmologist about whether or not laser eye surgery is an option for you. If so, you may enjoy the convenience and clear vision that so many patients have in the past.

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