Is Lasik right for you?

You are a good Lasik candidate if: 

• You are over 18 years of age and have had a stable glasses or contact lens prescription for at least two years
  
  
• You have a cornea that is thick enough so the surgeon can cut the flap safely during the procedure.
  
  
• You are diagnosed with a refractive vision disorder such as myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism or a combination of them
  
  
• You do not have any disease that might affect your vision or interfere with the results of the operation
  
  

It is not recommended that you undergo Lasik  if: 

• You are under the age of 18
  
  
• You are pregnant or nursing
  
  
• Have a history of dry eyes
  
  
• Have refractive disorders that are too severe
  
  
• Are being treated with medications such as steroids or immuno-suppressants, which can prevent healing, or are suffering from diseases that slow healing, such as auto-immune disorders.
  
  
• Have diseases such as cataracts, advanced glaucoma, corneal diseases, corneal thinning disorders (keratoconus or pellucid marginal degeneration), or certain other pre-existing eye diseases that affect or threaten vision.