Good Candidate For LASIK Surgery

Do you need glasses or contacts to see clearly? If so, you may be a good candidate for LASIK surgery. However, there are some things you need to know. For example, not everyone is an ideal candidate for this procedure. If you're interested in getting LASIK treatment in San Antonio or Floresville, you can find out if you qualify at Vision 3C Specialists.

Prescription Parameters

To qualify for the FDA approved LASIK treatment, you need to meet specific prescription parameters, including:

• Up to -11.00 diopters for nearsightedness
• Up to 5.00 diopters for astigmatism
• Up to +5.00 diopters for hyperopia

Eye Health, Prescription Stability, and Age

In addition to meeting specific prescription parameters, it’s necessary to meet a few other qualifying factors. For example, the LASIK treatment is only approved for individuals over the age of 18 and who have reached ocular maturity. You must also have a stable prescription, which means that your prescription has not changed in the last two years. Your eyes need to be healthy and free from infections, injuries, and diseases as well.

General Health Considerations

There are certain medications and health issues that can impact the healing process. You must let your eye doctor know about your complete health history to ensure you are a safe candidate for this treatment.

Corneal Thickness and Shape

LASIK can improve your vision by reshaping your cornea. The cornea is the surface of your eye that helps in focusing light and creating the image seen on your retina. If you have a cornea that’s misshapen or is too thin, you may not achieve the desired results with LASIK. When considering LASIK surgery, your ophthalmologist is going to measure your cornea’s thickness to ensure there’s enough tissue to reshape it into the desired thickness.

Is LASIK Right for You? Schedule An Appointment with Our Ophthalmologist Today

Each person is unique, and therefore, you need to work with your eye doctor to know if you are a good candidate for LASIK surgery. If you are, then you can set up an appointment with Vision 3C Specialists to speak with our eye surgeon. Call us today at 210-538-2020.