Many patients are not good candidates for laser vision correction because of systemic or ocular disease . Conditions, such as cataracts, diabetes, or autoimmune diseases like lupus or rheumatoid arthritis, may make LASIK and other laser vision correction options not a good choice for some patients.
What happens if you are not a candidate for LASIK?
Patients who are not candidates for LASIK or PRK now have the option of the Visian Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL) , a prosthetic lens that’s inserted inside the eye in front of the crystalline (natural) lens.
Who is not a good candidate for Lasik?
Patients with autoimmune diseases are not good LASIK candidates. Many autoimmune conditions cause dry eye syndrome. A dry eye may not heal well and has a higher risk of post-LASIK infection. Other conditions such as diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, glaucoma or cataracts often affect LASIK results.
Who is a good LASIK candidate?
LASIK tends to be best for individuals who are nearsighted . It also works for patients with farsightedness and astigmatism as well. Generally speaking, LASIK can correct -11 diopters of nearsightedness, +5 diopters for farsightedness, and 5 diopters for astigmatism.
What percentage of people are not candidates for LASIK?
Depending on the day, we tell between 15% and 30% of the patients coming in for a consult that they’re not a candidate for refractive surgery at this time.
Can LASIK go wrong?
LASIK is surgery, and all surgeries come with risk. Surgical complications from laser vision correction are extremely rare . But they do occur. LASIK complications include infections as well as dislocation of the corneal flap that’s made during the surgery.
Is LASIK painful?
Fortunately, LASIK eye surgery is not painful . Right before your procedure, your surgeon will place numbing eye drops into both of your eyes. While you may still feel a little bit of pressure during the procedure, you should not feel any pain.
How can I not qualify for LASIK?
- Unstable Vision. To get LASIK, your vision must remain unchanged for at least a year. ...
- Unresolved Vision Problems. Our eyes may encounter more problems than simple refractive errors. ...
- Health Concerns. ...
- Corneal Thickness. ...
- Unrealistic Expectations.
What can you do if you can’t get LASIK?
What if I Can’t Have LASIK? You may not be a candidate for LASIK surgery due to thin corneas, severe defocus (myopia, hyperopia or astigmatism), or keratoconus. Fortunately, you have other options! A solution may be the Visian® ICL (Intraocular Collamer Lens) , SMILE, or PRK laser vision correction.
Can I have LASIK with vision?
Aside from having your refractive error fall within the treatable range, you need to have a stable vision prescription for over one year . For this reason, we recommend that patients wait until their mid-20s to get LASIK.
What is the average cost of Lasik surgery 2020?
In 2020, you can expect LASIK to cost about $2,133 per eye , on average, according to our nationwide survey of reputable laser eye surgery offices.
What’s the worst vision that can be corrected?
If you have a visual acuity of 20/200 or worse (after putting corrective lenses on), you are considered legally blind. If the glasses or contacts improve your visual acuity, you are not legally blind. A visual acuity of -4.00 is roughly equivalent to 20/400 vision.
Can I get LASIK with my prescription?
Suitability for vision correction
If a person has had a stable prescription for 12 months, has an otherwise healthy eye and is in good general health, it is most likely that they are suitable for laser eye surgery. Most people are suitable for LASIK .
What can disqualify you from LASIK?
Patients with autoimmune diseases are not good Lasik candidates. Many autoimmune conditions cause dry eye syndrome. A dry eye may not heal well and has a higher risk of post-Lasik infection. Other conditions such as diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, glaucoma, or cataracts often affect Lasik results.
Does LASIK last forever?
But, LASIK is permanent . LASIK permanently corrects the vision prescription that you have at the time of surgery. This means that it cannot wear off. However, any underlying conditions such as presbyopia that progress over time can cause changes to your vision, making the original LASIK procedure less effective.
Can people with astigmatism get LASIK?
LASIK. One of the most popular laser corrective vision eye surgeries today is LASIK. It is well-suited for people with astigmatism , as well as those with nearsightedness or farsightedness. A laser is used to create a small flap on the cornea.
