LASIK
LASIK Eye Surgery
LASIK
stands for Laser-In-Situ-Keratomileusis, which means "to shape the cornea from within using the laser." Nearsightedness and farsightedness occur because the cornea is too steep or too flat. Therefore, the light that enters the eye is bent by the cornea either too much (in myopia) or not enough (in hyperopia). When light does not focus directly onto the back of the eye (the retina) your vision is blurry.
How Does LASIK Fix This?
During LASIK the laser is used to change the shape of the cornea so that the light entering the eye focuses on the retina, giving you clear vision. The too steep cornea is flattened by the laser in myopes, and the too flat cornea is steepened by the laser in hyperopes.
Am I A Good Candidate For Lasik?
Am I A Good Candidate For Lasik?
In order for you to be a candidate for LASIK, you must be at least 17 years old, healthy, and have a stable refraction (prescription for glasses) for at least one year. "Stable" means specifically that your refraction has not changed by more than 1.0 diopters (unit of measurement for glasses).
In addition, you should be in good health. If you have a large amount of nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism you may still be a good candidate. The best way to find out if you are a candidate for LASIK is to make an appointment with the ophthalmologist for an evaluation.
Call Your Eye Doctor About LASIK Eye Surgery
The best way to find out if you are a candidate for LASIK is to make an appointment with the ophthalmologist for an evaluation.