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Are You Eligible for LASIK?
While most patients are eligible for LASIK, not everyone is. Some individuals who are not eligible for LASIK may be eligible for other forms of refractive surgery. Those who are deemed ineligible for LASIK may wish to discuss alternatives with their ophthalmologist.
Eligibility depends on the amount of refractive error, the curvature and thickness of the cornea and a number of other factors that an ophthalmologist must evaluate. The following questionnaire is designed to help you understand a few of the criteria your ophthalmologist will review and evaluate.
Has your lens prescription changed significantly within the last year?
Are you pregnant or nursing?
Are you afflicted with unstable or uncontrolled diabetes?
Do you suffer from an autoimmune disease?
Do you take drugs or undergo therapy that suppresses your immune system?
Are you afflicted with a collagen-vascular disease?
Do you have medical problems related to your eyes, such as amblyopia (lazy eye), keratoconus, pellucid degeneration or glaucoma?
Are you under 18 years of age?
If you have said yes to any of the above, be sure to read Why
You May Not Be Eligible for LASIK.
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