Is LASIK Surgery Right for You?
- posted: May 22, 2019
LASIK Surgery
If you have refractive errors in your vision, your optometry specialist from Vision Professionals of Leawood may recommend LASIK surgery in place of prescription eyeglasses or contact lenses to correct your vision. LASIK has been highly successful in correcting vision problems caused by refractive errors. Not everyone, however, is a good candidate for this surgical procedure. The following guidelines can help determine if LASIK in Leawood is right for you.
Age and General Health
LASIK candidates must be 18 years of age or older for this procedure. They must also be in good health. If you have autoimmune diseases or health issues like diabetes, your eye doctor may not approve you for LASIK as these conditions hinder your recovery for the eye surgery.
Eye Health
To be eligible for LASIK surgery, you cannot have eye diseases like glaucoma, corneal disease, cataracts, or retinal or optic nerve disorders. Eye disorders like lazy eye and eye infections can also make you ineligible for LASIK, as these problems can interfere with your post-op healing.
Nursing or Pregnant Mothers
Your eye doctor may not recommend LASIK surgery if you are a pregnant or nursing mom as hormonal imbalances can affect your prescription.
Stable Vision
Before being approved for LASIK, your vision must be stable for a complete year before the date of your surgical procedure. If you normally wear contacts, your eye doctor may ask you to stop wearing them for a time before your surgery date. This enables your Leawood optometrist to make an accurate evaluation of your prescription before the date of your surgical procedure.
Talk to Your Leawood Optometrist about LASIK Surgery
To determine if you are a good candidate for LASIK surgery, contact Vision Professionals of Leawood at (913) 239-9446 today. Our optometry specialist in Leawood will give you a comprehensive eye evaluation to see if LASIK is a good fit for you. LASIK surgery can correct many types of refractive errors including nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. A successful LASIK surgical procedure can replace your need for prescription eyeglasses or contact lenses.
- posted: May 22, 2019
LASIK Surgery
If you have refractive errors in your vision, your optometry specialist from Vision Professionals of Leawood may recommend LASIK surgery in place of prescription eyeglasses or contact lenses to correct your vision. LASIK has been highly successful in correcting vision problems caused by refractive errors. Not everyone, however, is a good candidate for this surgical procedure. The following guidelines can help determine if LASIK in Leawood is right for you.
Age and General Health
LASIK candidates must be 18 years of age or older for this procedure. They must also be in good health. If you have autoimmune diseases or health issues like diabetes, your eye doctor may not approve you for LASIK as these conditions hinder your recovery for the eye surgery.
Eye Health
To be eligible for LASIK surgery, you cannot have eye diseases like glaucoma, corneal disease, cataracts, or retinal or optic nerve disorders. Eye disorders like lazy eye and eye infections can also make you ineligible for LASIK, as these problems can interfere with your post-op healing.
Nursing or Pregnant Mothers
Your eye doctor may not recommend LASIK surgery if you are a pregnant or nursing mom as hormonal imbalances can affect your prescription.
Stable Vision
Before being approved for LASIK, your vision must be stable for a complete year before the date of your surgical procedure. If you normally wear contacts, your eye doctor may ask you to stop wearing them for a time before your surgery date. This enables your Leawood optometrist to make an accurate evaluation of your prescription before the date of your surgical procedure.
Talk to Your Leawood Optometrist about LASIK Surgery
To determine if you are a good candidate for LASIK surgery, contact Vision Professionals of Leawood at (913) 239-9446 today. Our optometry specialist in Leawood will give you a comprehensive eye evaluation to see if LASIK is a good fit for you. LASIK surgery can correct many types of refractive errors including nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. A successful LASIK surgical procedure can replace your need for prescription eyeglasses or contact lenses.
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