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WHO CAN HAVE LASIK PROCEDURE ?
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LASIK is not for everyone. There are a few medical conditions
that some people have that make them poor candidates for this
procedure. These conditions are rare and can be detected during
your pre-procedure examination with what is called a Corneal
Topographical Map. If a condition exists, it is not wise to proceed
and you will be told. Your refractive power, pupil size and pachymetry
(thickness of cornea) also need to be evaluated.
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A condition brought on by the aging process called presbyopia,
cannot be treated. Presbyopia, simply defined, is the loss of
flexibility of your eye lens, causing many people to need reading
glasses as they get older.
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You should be at least 18 years old (21 for some lasers),
since the vision of people younger than 18 usually
continues to change.
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You should not be pregnant or nursing as these conditions
might change the measured refraction of the eye.
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You should not be taking certain prescription drugs,
such as Accutane or oral prednisone.
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Your eyes must be healthy and your prescription stable.
If you're myopic, you should postpone Lasik until your
refraction has stabilized, as myopia may continue to
increase in some patients until their mid-to late 20s.
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You should be in good general health. Lasik may
not be recommended for patients with diabetes, rheumatoid
arthritis, lupus, glaucoma, herpes infections of the eye,
or cataracts. You should discuss this with your surgeon.
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Weigh the risks and rewards. If you're happy wearing contacts
or glasses, you may want to forego the surgery.
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Understand your expectations from the surgery.
Are they realistic?
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Ask your doctor if you're a candidate for monovision -
correcting one for distance vision and the other eye for
near vision. Lasik cannot correct presbyopia so that one
eye can see at both distance and near. However, Lasik can
be used to correct one eye for distance and the other for
near. If you can adjust to this correction, it may eliminate
or reduce your need for reading glasses. In some instances,
surgery on only one eye is required. If your doctor
thinks you're a candidate, ask about the pros and cons.
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HOW THE LASIK IS?
The step by step LASIK how to
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