{"id":683,"date":"2017-01-30T21:24:47","date_gmt":"2017-01-30T21:24:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/demo.eyectexas.com.php56-22.dfw3-1.websitetestlink.com\/?p=683"},"modified":"2022-05-31T20:01:09","modified_gmt":"2022-05-31T20:01:09","slug":"electing-lasik-performed-candidate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eyectexas.com\/lasik\/electing-lasik-performed-candidate\/","title":{"rendered":"Electing To Have LASIK Performed? Are You A Candidate?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Elections come down to two people. Electing to get LASIK, for example, ultimately comes down to you and your doctor. You decide if you want it, and your doctor determines\u00a0if you\u2019ll get the results you want, or if you\u2019re a candidate for LASIK\u00a0in the first place.<\/p>\n

Because not\u00a0everyone is a candidate for this procedure, there are several things your doctor should examine, test, assess, and make you aware of before giving you the a-okay. Here are a few of the more\u00a0important ones to consider:<\/p>\n

Vision Problems<\/em><\/strong>
\nYou\u2019re a good candidate if your vision problems are moderate. That is, moderate degrees of nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. There can, however, be cases when nearsightedness may be too severe to where the benefits may not justify the risk. LASIK isn\u2019t recommended if you have significant vision problems, such as progressive thinning of the cornea (called keratoconus), previous corneal ulcers, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, macular degeneration, and blepharitis (inflammation of the eyelids).<\/p>\n

Stability<\/em><\/strong>
\nGenerally you must have had stable vision for at least a year to be considered a candidate. The stability of your glasses\/contact lens prescription is also important. If your prescription changes too much, LASIK may not have the lasting effects you wanted in the first place.<\/p>\n

Dry Eye<\/em><\/strong>
\nDry eye is a common, temporary side effect after LASIK surgery. This typically goes away after a short period. Many doctors, like Dr. Labor, often prescribe medications such as Restasis to help treat post-operative dry eye. Your doctor should also test for a pre-existing dry eye condition to ensure this\u00a0won\u2019t affect your surgery results.<\/p>\n

Age<\/em><\/strong>
\nYou\u00a0must be 18 years of age or older to have LASIK performed. When we get into our 40s, LASIK becomes less of an option because\u00a0of age-related vision issues like\u00a0presbyopia (the need for reading glasses).\u00a0It is possible to have LASIK performed well into your 40s if your\u00a0doctor truly feels like you\u2019ll benefit from it.<\/p>\n

Other Things To Consider<\/strong>
\n<\/em>\u2022 LASIK may not completely free you of glasses. There may be certain situations where glasses are still required, like for night driving. But compared to having to wear glasses for everything, most patients find this a minor inconvenience.
\n\u2022 People with diseases such as diabetes, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis or HIV aren\u2019t good candidates.
\n\u2022 LASIK isn\u2019t recommended\u00a0for women while they\u00a0are pregnant or breastfeeding.<\/p>\n

Perhaps the biggest consideration for your LASIK surgery<\/a>\u00a0in metro Dallas \u2013 Fort Worth, or anywhere, is your choice of surgeons. A reputable, skilled surgeon is who you want doing the procedure. He or she\u00a0will perform a proper\u00a0examination and proper testing\u00a0to assure there is no significant\u00a0risk. A quality surgeon\u00a0will\u00a0tell you the truth about everything\u00a0you need to know and what to\u00a0expect so\u00a0you can make an informed decision.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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