What Makes a Really Good LASIK Candidate?

If you are like the many who have researched LASIK surgery, you may have read other articles about what makes a good LASIK candidate.  There are of course many factors involved in being a good candidate, but what about being a really good candidate? The most important factor is quite simple:  Just ask yourself, “Do I really want to improve my vision?” If the answer is yes, then you are already most of the way there.

Having the desire and motivation to want better vision is truly the first determining factor. You know you could be enjoying your day-to-day activities more, especially those fun activities.  With that much out of the way, let’s look at some other important basic requirements necessary to have LASIK:

• You must be at least 21 year old
• You should have a stable prescription
• You cannot have any autoimmune diseases that would interfere with the healing process, like lupus and certain kinds of diabetes
• You should have healthy eyes with no underlying eye diseases
• Your cornea must be of a certain thickness

Complimentary evaluation

In order to be sure that laser vision correction is right for you, there are certain simple and painless tests you will undergo prior to LASIK.  These tests will be performed at a complimentary examination. You will have a dilated eye exam to be sure there are no eye issues to eliminate you from the surgery. Dr. Fareed Ali will review your health history, your lifestyle, and answer all of your questions. The thickness of your cornea will also be measured.

WaveScan technology

OCC LASIK will perform a corneal topography using WaveScan technology to map the surface of your cornea. No two corneas are the same; therefore your treatment will be customized for your individual eyes. This advanced technology produces the superior results you desire.

Pregnancy and candidacy

If you are pregnant or nursing, you will be required to postpone your surgery until after you are finished nursing. You are still a candidate, just not immediately.

What’s the bottom line?

If you are among the seventy million people who are nearsighted, farsighted or have astigmatism, the only way to be sure you are a good candidate is to visit OCC LASIK for your complimentary exam.

So, what makes a really good LASIK candidate? Your desire for better vision is first and foremost. If you want to rid yourself of your glasses or contacts, and have reasonable expectations, you are already 80% there.   With fifty combined years of quality eye care, let the physicians at OCC LASIK take you the rest of the way. Don’t wait any longer to be sure. Contact us to take the next step to crystal clear vision.