Is LASIK Right For You?

Do you ever wonder what life would be like without wearing prescription glasses or contacts? Then chances are you are considering laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis or LASIK, a unique vision correction procedure that can help eliminate the need for corrective eyewear. Millions of people have successfully undergone LASIK with substantial improvements in quality of life and millions more are ideal candidates for the procedure. Read on to learn if you are a good fit for LASIK.

Important Criteria

Most people who undergo LASIK do so to treat typical eye conditions that necessitate corrective eyewear, including nearsightedness, farsightedness and/or astigmatism. You may be a good candidate for LASIK if you meet the following conditions:

• Be 18 years of age or older
• Be in good overall health
• Have healthy eyes (no active eye conditions or health issues that affect the eyes)
• Have a stable eyeglass prescription for a year or more

Once you meet with our caring and experienced optometry team at our Addison or Burbank office, we will help you address any concerns and questions you may have about the procedure. Remember, our goal is to help you feel informed and comfortable about undergoing LASIK. We will also explain the different types of LASIK procedures commonly performed by eye surgeons.

Conditions That Impact LASIK

Not everyone is an ideal candidate for LASIK. If you are suffering from eye problems other than astigmatism, including those caused by disease, injury or age, then your optometrist may suggest other treatment that best suits your vision needs. You may want to delay the procedure if you are currently pregnant or nursing.

Call Eye Care Center Limited Today!

Eye Care Center Limited takes care of patients of all ages through our comprehensive optometry services. Contact our Addison office at (630) 543-0607 or our Burbank office at (708) 599-0050 to begin your LASIK consultation.