Regardless of the surgery or procedure you wish to undergo it is important to first determine whether you will be a successful candidate. With this knowledge you will be far better prepared in consultation in determining the right doctor for your requirements. Fortunately the FDA or Food and Drug Administration has provided an appropriate ‘checklist’ for your personal consideration and verification of LASIK surgery.
Are you a poor candidate for LASIK Surgery?
As you go through the list take your time, be patient it is important to contemplate with an objective view in mind.
Do you have the financial resources in which to meet the expense comfortably?
Are you at all hampered by your career in being able to follow through on such a procedure?
Do you have any other eye condition that may need to be considered?
Have you within the last year found it necessary to make alterations to your prescription glasses?
Is your prescription unusually strong or do you occasionally use your glasses and contacts on a daily basis?
Do your pupils enlarge in dim lighting?
Are your eyes generally dry?
Are you aware medically of any chronic illness you may have that could prevent you from recovering completely such as autoimmune disease?
Are you currently taking any forms of drugs that could hinder you from a full recovery?
Are your corneas thin or thick?
It is also essential that you are aware of the following risks and limitations that may possibly occur after the procedure has taken place.
Restrictions and possible risks that may take place
‘Contrast sensitivity’ can occur in which your vision is drastically reduced in soft lighting.
Halos, starbursts, glare as well as difficulty in driving during the night maybe some of the visual symptoms that could occur.
Preoperative dry eyes have a high likelihood of increasing. This of course can occur postoperatively developing into chronic dry eyes.
Should further surgeries be required are you in the position to do so?
You may still be required to wear reading glasses even after surgery.
Do you understand the additional risks that may occur by having both eyes treated simultaneously?
It should be noted that such a procedure may cause temporary blindness or loss of vision.
There is no actual proof that LASIK Surgery will have a long term benefit without the need for further correction.
The patient information booklet gives particulars on laser treatment and should be carefully considered by all who are contemplating LASIK Surgery.
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