Is LASIK Right for You?
Explore the LASIK procedure, find out if you're eligible, and understand the benefits and risks.
LASIK is not for every one. You have to be checked well to decide that LASIK vision correction is suitable for you
Candidates should be a minimum of 18 years old.
This is because vision continues to evolve in those under 18. An exception includes young children with significant differences in vision between their eyes, where LASIK might help prevent lazy eye.
It is essential for your eyes to be in optimal health and prescriptions stable.
If you're nearsighted, it's advisable to wait for LASIK until your vision has stabilized, as myopia can progress into your mid-20s for certain individuals.
Overall health should be satisfactory for LASIK.
Conditions such as diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, glaucoma, herpes infections, or cataracts may contraindicate LASIK. Please consult with Dr. Khalil for tailored guidance.
Postponing LASIK is advisable during pregnancy or nursing.
These states can impact the accuracy of eye refraction measurements.
Consider the benefits versus potential risks.
If you find comfort in glasses or contacts, surgery might not be necessary.
Feel free to discuss all your concerns with Dr. Khalil.
Assess whether your surgery expectations are achievable and realistic.
Advice for individuals facing presbyopia,
LASIK cannot provide simultaneous distance and near vision. However, it can be used to correct one eye for distance and the other for near. If you can adapt to this adjustment, it may lessen your reliance on reading glasses.
Am I an ideal candidate?
The Excimer Laser has received approval from the American Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the correction of nearsightedness up to -12.00D with -4.00D having astigmatism, as well as correcting farsightedness ranging from +1.00 to +6.00 with or without astigmatism. (The diopter, symbol D, quantifies refractive errors: a negative D value indicates nearsightedness, while a positive D value suggests farsightedness.) Furthermore, due to recent advances in higher degree correction procedures, Dr. Khalil typically applies LASIK primarily for cases below -7.00D and +6.00D. These thresholds are not fixed, and there may be enhanced options for intermediate conditions. Below, Dr Khalil delineates his specific criteria for LASIK eligibility.
The success rates are astoundingly high. Patients are encouraged to have a detailed consultation with Dr Khalil prior to the day of surgery.
For the best results of LASIK, at Dr Khalil Eye Clinic you will be well tested to ensure suitability
Have Questions? We Have Answers!
Embarking on your LASIK journey may raise several questions. Here at Dr. Khalil’s Eye Clinic, we prioritize patient education. We’ve compiled a list of the most frequent queries to help clarify the LASIK process and its suitability for you.
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