Lasik Surgery & Who Qualifies For Lasik Eye Vision Surgery?

Lasik Surgery?

We are continuously experiencing for a few years big developments & changes in the medical technologies by way of the revolution in vision, eye surgery. Many people with vision problems get excited at the thought of corrective surgery.

But just what is eye surgery?

Refractive errors in the cornea are corrected by lasers in surgery. The laser precisely controls the tearing of the corneal tissue, reshaping the cornea and changing its focus. surgery is a very simple two step process:
A slight, thin flap of tissue is created on the outside layer of the eye or cornea. The flap helps heal and provide comfort on the way to better vision.

The doctor then folds open the flap on the inner cornea to correct the vision. Finally, the flap is closed to its original position and sealed with stitches.

The word stands for Laser-Assisted In Sutu Keratomieusis, a process which reshapes the cornea to refract light in the lens. While surgery isn’t close to perfect, it is a very viable and increasingly safe surgery.

Improvements have been made by government regulations regarding the types of lasers allowed for surgery. A good idea for those who are considering the surgery is to research the types of lasers used by local doctors during LASIK.

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improvements in technology & more safety, and more regulation for doctors, the cost of surgery continues to drop, making it a possibility for some who could only dream of such improvement a few years back. Some surgeries are referred to as “bladeless” or “custom” LASIK, meaning they are more efficient and tailored to the individual.

LASIK surgery is an exciting prospect to anyone who has suffered from vision problems in the past. However, much like buying a car or house, it is important to do your homework first.


If having vision correction could affect your career or is not covered by your insurance you should think of another alternative. The cost of is getting cheaper, but is still quite expensive and you’ll want to make sure it isn’t prohibited by your employer.

You must be an adult with refractive stability to be accepted for vision correction. Refractive instability is determined by patients who are 20 or younger with fluctuating hormones due to such things as diabetes or someone who is pregnant or breastfeeding or taking medications that cause fluctuation in vision.

If you regularly engage in contact sports or suffer from a condition or disease may affect wound healing you should consider an alternative to vision correction.

There are a number of other situations you should discuss with your doctor prior to vision correction. If you have herpes or shingles involving the eye area you should disclose that information. Also, any glaucoma, ocular hypertension, eye diseases, eye injuries, previous eye surgeries, or keratoconus should be discussed.

You should also ask your doctor to screen you for the following conditions prior to vision correction:
Blepharitis
Large pupils
Thin corneas
Previous refractive surgeries
Dry eyes

Once you have researched all of these conditions or discussed them with a surgeon you can determine if you are a candidate for vision correction.

Note: The article was a result of compilation of collecting information for personal use and the author is not an expert in surgery. You may use the information only for understanding and will need further expert consultation for a correct decision.