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Are You a Good Candidate for Laser Eye Surgery?
By Mary Wilkins
Laser vision correction is a surgical operation that can significantly enhance your overall eyesight and completely eliminate the need to wear eyeglasses or contacts. This medical technique is an amazing technological breakthrough that has increased the quality of life for thousands of people all over the world. There are many points to consider that you will want to take into account before undergoing the eye medical procedure and you must also be certain you qualify as a patient for this surgical treatment. The majority of patients qualify but there are a few conditions that can disqualify you from being eligible for laser eye surgery. All potential patients must qualify as candidates for laser vision correction and agree to accomplishing all of the necessary steps before the surgery. This article will list some of the main requirements to be a qualified candidate for Lasik eye surgery. The majority of doctors require their patients to be over 18. This is a normal condition as you are permitted to sign your own contract for a medical operation without a parent or guardian's consent. A San Diego Lasik doctor advised that the age requirement will also make sure that your eye sight has matured to the point where Lasik surgery can take place without any complications due to future growth. These two conditions - patient age and eye maturity are two of the most important points each patient must have before the surgical treatment. Prior to the medical procedure, you must follow a few steps for several months prior to your operation. Most physicians will require your eyesight to be continuous for at least one full year before your Lasik treatment. Any infections or changes within the year prior to the surgery may also disqualify you as a candidate. A San Diego Lasik doctor stated that even if this procedure has a substantial effectiveness, there are a variety of common risks related to the procedure that must be completely understood by anyone thinking over the medical operation. After undergoing the LASIK procedure, your eyes can sometimes be sensitive or irritated for a period of time. This typically does not perpetuate for long, but in a small number of cases this outcome can last for a greater duration of time. There is also the risk of under or over correcting your eyesight to the degree that it causes the opposite problem from before the medical procedure. Your understanding of the mentioned and other potential risks associated with LASIK is a crucial step in becoming a potential LASIK candidate. When individuals have a good understanding of all the potential risks, they will be better informed and capable of making a more wise decision. It is very important you have an in-depth consultation with an eye surgeon to discuss exactly what you expect. The surgeon will explain in detail how the entire surgery works and what should be expected from the laser vision correction procedure. All physicians should do a thorough examination of your eye sight at this time to find out if you are suitable for the surgery. Lasik surgery has given over 15 million people amazing eye sight, but it is necessary that the correct steps are taken to make certain you are a qualified candidate for Lasik eye surgery.
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Contributor's Note
Much of the facts in this article was courtesy of: The San Diego Lasik Center
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