Am I Suitable for Lasik?

Not all eyes can be treated with lasik. There are some preset guidelines to maintain safety of lasik. Some factors to consider are - Cost - Lasik is a costly procedure. You need to check if your insurance company will cover the cost. Or if your are Profession - if you are in the military, aviation etc, do they allow you to undergo this procedure at all. You might be better without lasik, than losing your job. Refraction Stability - the power of your glasses should be stable or constant for at least 6 months. This is to ensure that your eye power does not vary after the procedure naturally and undo the effect of lasik Diseases and Medications - Some autoimmune diseases, immunodeficiency states, diabetes, some medications may prevent proper healing after a refractive procedure. Get yourself examined by a physician and get clearence for lasik. Contact Sports - if you enjoy participating in boxing, wrestling, martial arts etc. there is a definite risk of injury to the eye. Precautions are needed to avoid such sports after surgery for some time. Adult age - no lasik before 18 years as the refractive stability is not ensured and the power of your eye may change naturally after the procedure. Large pupils occur under dim light - This can cause symptoms such as glare, halos, starbursts, and ghost images (double vision) after surgery. It may cause difficulty in driving a car at night or in certain weather conditions, such as fog. So you should be prepared that this can occur. Thin Cornea - Lasik works by changing the eye’s focusing power by reshaping the cornea. There is a minimum limit of corneal thickness below which lasik is not done to avoid ocular complications. Some eye diseases like keratoconus etc. lead to thin corneas and surgery is avoided. Previous refractive surgery (e.g., RK, PRK, LASIK). A lot more factors need to be considered to determine the outcome and discussion with your doctor is essential. Blepharitis or inflammation and crusting of the eyelids eyelashes may increase the risk of infection or inflammation of the cornea after LASIK. Dry eye tends to aggravate after lasik...

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