Is LASIK Right
for You?
The success of LASIK depends mainly on whether your
vision is stable and you have myopia (nearsightness)
or hyperopia (farsightness) with or without astigmatism
(oval-shaped curve of the cornea, a clear covering
on the front of the eye), and no other eye problems.
You also need to understand the possible risks and
be realistic about what to expect.
- LASIK works well for most people. But, for the
best results, you may need a second LASIK procedure.
Know that there is no guarantee that you'll have
perfect vision or never need distance or reading
glasses again.
- It takes at least several days to a few weeks for
your eye to heal and your vision to clear.
- You'll feel minimal discomfort during and after
the procedure
Evaluating
Your Eyes
Your eye doctor will examine your eyes to make sure
LASIK is right for you. Your eyes will be dilated and
your refraction (the way light focuses in your eye)
measured. Your doctor will also examine your cornea,
take a computerized measurement (corneal topography)
of its shape, and measure its thickness using ultrasound.
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