“LASIK Surgery are you a candidate?” For many of us surgery can be a confusing and intimidating procedure, thankfully the Food and Drug Administration or as they’re commonly know the FDA have provided a ‘checklist’ which will enable you to make a well informed decision based on accurate information. With this in hand you will be able to inquire the appropriate questions during consultation and confidently choose a physician who meets your desires.
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 resources to proceed with such a procedure without falling into debt?
Does your profession at all restrict you from undertaking ‘refractive surgery?’
Do you have any other eye condition that may need to be considered?
Within the last year have you found it necessary to change the prescription of your 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 drugs such as steroids that may prevent your full recovery?
Do you have thick or thin corneas?
Once you have considered each question carefully consider the following limitations or risks that could occur during and after the procedure has taken place.
Restrictions and possible risks that may take place
Vision may become radically reduced in dim lighting due to ‘contrast sensitivity’.
Night driving, glare, starbursts and halos may occur as visual symptoms after surgery.
Preoperative dry eyes have a high likelihood of increasing. This of course can occur postoperatively developing into chronic dry eyes.
Over-treatment and under-treatment may occur are you in the position to have further surgeries.
Reading glasses may still be a necessity even after LASIK surgery.
Do you understand the additional risks that may occur by having both eyes treated simultaneously?
Loss of vision as well as long term blindness may occur.
To date there is no conclusive information as to the lasting effects of LASIK surgery, further correction maybe required.
Have you taken the time to consider the patient information booklet specific to the use of laser in the procedure?
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