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Lasik vision correction LASIK or Laser-Assisted-In-Situ Keratomileusis is currently one of the most often performed elective operations in United States of America. It's a highly efficient outpatient operation that's eligible for most low, moderate and higher prescriptions. LASIK uses a cool light beam from the excimer laser to softly reshape the cornea. Dr. William Boothe about Good candidates for LASIK -LASIK candidate is over the age of 18 with a stable prescription -No history of herpes infections in the eye, as LASIK may bring on a recurrence of the infection. -Wish to discontinue use of glasses or contacts -If wearing contact lens, discontinue use at least 7 days prior to the examination, depending on the type of contact lenses. -You should have no evidence of collagen vascular or autoimmune disease. -A LASIK candidate may not be nursing or pregnant on the date of surgery. -Desire to have clear natural vision -Patients should not be taking any medications Some of the reasons why lasik eye surgery may not be right for you -Have refractive errors too severe for treatment with current technology. -Do not give informed consent. It is absolutely necessary that candidates adequately discuss the procedure and its benefits and risks with their surgeon, and provide the appropriate consent prior to undergoing the surgery. -Individuals with pupils that dilate beyond seven millimeters in the dark are not good candidates for LASIK. -Patients should not take medications that exacerbate complications -Have unrealistic expectations. It is critical for candidates to understand that laser eye surgery, as all surgical procedures, involves some risk. In addition, both the final outcome of surgery and the rate of healing vary from person to person and even from eye to eye in each individual. -Keloid scars after surgery -Autoimmune diseases such lupus or rheumatoid arthritis Dr. Boothe: More about Lasik * Eye parameters - If your pupils become more than 7 mm wide when they dilate fully, you would not be a good LASIK candidate. * Having dry eye syndrome is usually a disqualifier for lasik. * You would need to have good general health, with no autoimmune disease such as Lupus. Preferably you should not be diabetic, although in some cases this might not be so important, if it is well controlled. * Acne - Acne itself does not cause any problems during LASIK surgery, but some acne medications may cause complications.
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