"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.
Do you know if you're a poor candidate?
As you go through the list take your time, be patient it is important to contemplate with an objective view in mind.
Are you financially able to incur such an expense?
Are you at all hampered by your career in being able to follow through on such a procedure?
Besides the general need to wear glasses or contact lenses do you have any additional eye conditions?
Has your prescription been changed within the last year?
Do you have a daily need to wear glasses or is it generally needed for specific purposes such as driving a car?
In soft lighting do your pupils dilate?
In general are your eyes 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 any forms of drugs that could hinder you from a full recovery?
From your personal assessment are your corneas thick or thin?
It is also essential that you are aware of the following risks and limitations that may possibly occur after the procedure has taken place.
Postoperative risks and restrictions that can arise
Vision may become radically reduced in dim lighting due to 'contrast sensitivity'.
Halos, starbursts, glare as well as difficulty in driving during the night maybe some of the visual symptoms that could occur.
Postoperative chronic dry eyes may arise. However should you have suffered before having the procedure done intensity may increase.
Should further surgeries be required are you in the position to do so?
You may still be required to wear reading glasses even after surgery.
It is important that you take into consideration all possible risks that may occur when having both your 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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