Is LASIK Surgery Right for You?

If you wear corrective lenses, you may have thought about seeking LASIK surgery to cure your vision condition. It's a great way to correct vision, and it often means that the patient no longer has to wear corrective lenses. However, LASIK surgery isn't for every patient. When you have your eye exam, you can be screened to see whether you are a good candidate for this surgery. When you want LASIK in Conroe, TX, The Woodlands, or Huntsville, call us for an eye exam.

Your Eye History

When patients are interested in LASIK surgery, their eye health history will be looked over to see whether there is anything there that would prevent them from having the surgery. Your eyes have to be healthy to get it. You need to have a stable vision prescription that has been the same for a few years to be a good candidate for it. You also need to be free of eye diseases and to have a history of healthy eyes. If you have glaucoma, cataracts, or macular degeneration, you are likely not a good candidate. If you have ever had an eye injury or eye surgery, this may prevent you from getting the surgery. The surgeon will have to know that you are able to heal well from the surgery, and many eye conditions can make that harder.

Your Overall Health

It isn't just the history of your eyes that factors into the decision, it's also your overall health. If you have any diseases or conditions that would make it harder and/or more painful to heal from surgery, you may not be a good candidate. If you have any autoimmune disorders or suffer from diabetes or fibromyalgia, healing may be more difficult. The eye doctor will look over your health history and ask you a number of questions about any conditions you may have.

LASIK Surgery

To get your eye exam for LASIK in Conroe, TX, The Woodlands, or Huntsville, call our office for an eye exam and screening to see if you are a good candidate for getting LASIK surgery.