LASIK Indications
LASIK is a laser eye surgery that allows many people with eyesight problems to get rid of glasses or contact lenses. It is almost painless and takes about 5-15 minutes and it’s done with local anesthesia.
If you want your eyesight to be corrected and you are thinking about LASIK, start with indications for LASIK to find the answer on the question: “Is LASIK eye surgery good for me?”
LASIK indications are as follows:
- farsightedness (up to +4 diopters). For those who are farsighted, LASIK is used to achieve a steeper cornea.
- nearsightedness (up to -15 diopters). LASIK will help to flatten too steep cornea.
- astigmatism (up to ±3 diopters). In this case LASIK eye surgery is used to shape an irregular cornea into a more normal shape.
Presbyopia cannot be corrected with the help of LASIK.
LASIK has its contraindications. Anyone who is considering LASIK eye surgery as an option should learn about them.
It’s also very important to understand the potential LASIK eye surgery risks and benefits, and have realistic expectations about what your vision will be like after this surgery. Even though most people who have done LASIK are able to perform their everyday tasks without glasses or contacts, still there is a small percentage of patients who need to wear glasses in certain cases, e.g. reading or driving at night.
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