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The ideal candidate for refractive surgery is an individual who is over 18 years
old and has had a stable prescription for the past year. It is also important that
patients have healthy corneas and no chronic ocular diseases. Certain medical
conditions may interfere with the eye's ability to heal properly after surgery.
Anyone planning to undergo LASIK should have reasonable expections. The goal of
refractive surgery is to reduce a person's dependence on glasses or contact lenses, but
some patients still require a small prescription for certain tasks. And almost
everyone will need reading glasses after the age of 40. The ideal candidate for
LASIK should be willing to tolerate a period of healing post-operatively. It is also
important to understand that as with any surgery, there are potential risks involved with
refractive surgery.
Finally,
patients interested in LASIK should consider undergoing the procedure only if they have a
compelling reason to do so. Dissatisfaction with glasses or contact lens wear are
frequent complaints of successful patients. Another good reason to consider surgery
is for work or lifestyle-related requirements. Individuals such as police officers,
firefighters, and athletes as well as those who are highly active find a decreased
dependence on eyewear to be a major benefit of LASIK. If you are interested in
finding out if LASIK is right for you, please feel free to call us at (608) 742-7050 to
schedule an appointment for a personal consultation.
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