Who is not eligible for LASIK?

Patients with autoimmune diseases are not good LASIK candidates. Many autoimmune conditions cause dry eye syndrome. A dry eye may not heal well and has a higher risk of post-LASIK infection. Other conditions such as diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, glaucoma or cataracts often affect LASIK results.

What are requirements for LASIK eye surgery?

Candidates eligible for the LASIK procedure include patients who meet the following requirements:

• Stable refractive error for a period of at least six months.
• Age over 18 years.
• Myopia up to -8.00 diopters and hyperopia up to +4.00 diopters.
• Astigmatism (selective cases)

Is blood test required for LASIK?

Normal blood sugar levels for a few days before surgery are not sufficient for LASIK, and your doctor will want to check your blood glucose levels over at least two to three months. It is best evaluated using a test called glycosylated hemoglobin or HbA1c levels.

What tests are done before Lasik surgery?

The tests include an examination of the corneal composition, shape and thickness, the optics of eyes, tear production, intraocular pressure, pupil size, lubrication of the eyes and refraction. All these factors are considered for determining if a patient is suitable for undergoing LASIK.

Is LASIK painful?

Is LASIK Eye Surgery Painful? Fortunately, LASIK eye surgery is not painful. Right before your procedure, your surgeon will place numbing eye drops into both of your eyes. While you may still feel a little bit of pressure during the procedure, you should not feel any pain.

What prescription is eligible for LASIK?

The Prescription You Need for Laser Eye Surgery The average refractive prescription that qualifies for laser eye surgery is: Nearsighted ness up to -8.0 diopters. Astigmatism up to -3.0 diopters. Nearsightedness with astigmatism up to -9.0 diopters.

What is the minimum eye power for LASIK?

A normal Indian cornea has a central thickness of 530 microns or 0.53 mm. In this thickness, one can safely correct power of -8.0 by SBK (thin flap LASIK) or the Bladeless Femto LASIK. A cornea which is less than 495 microns is considered thin, while a thickness of fewer than 450 microns is a ‘no go’.

How do you pay for LASIK?

7 Ways to Cover the Cost of LASIK Eye Surgery

1. Tax Refunds. Use this year’s federal and state tax refunds to make the cost of LASIK more affordable.
2. Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
3. Credit Cards.
4. Personal Savings.
5. Personal Bank Loans.
6. Loans from Family or Friends.
7. Third Party Financing.

How long is recovery for LASIK?

The immediate recovery period for LASIK generally lasts six to 12 hours, but it varies by patient, depending on several factors. Most patients see clearly within 24 hours after vision correction surgery, but others take two to five days to recover.

Is LASIK really only 250 per eye?

First of all $250 per eye is a scam. No one ever qualifies to have LASIK for that low of a price. Those candidates have a prescription that is negligible and does not affect their vision. The power they need is so small they wouldn’t even buy a pair of glasses to correct that, nor would they have LASIK.

How much is the average cost of LASIK surgery?

On average, LASIK costs range between $2,000 to $3,000 per eye. Over time you may spend less by having LASIK than continuing to purchase and maintain corrective lenses.

What should I expect from my first LASIK exam?

The Initial LASIK Eye Exam May Include the Following Tests. In addition, the LASIK doctor checks the corneal thickness, pupil size, tear production and stability of the refractive error. All of these factors are taken into consideration when determining if a patient is a candidate for LASIK eye surgery.

What happens to the cornea during LASIK surgery?

LASIK surgery During LASIK eye surgery, an eye surgeon creates a flap in the cornea (A) — the transparent, dome-shaped surface of the eye that accounts for a large part of the eye’s bending or refracting power.

When do you need to have another LASIK procedure?

If the laser removes too little tissue from your eye, you won’t get the clearer vision results you were hoping for. Undercorrections are more common for people who are nearsighted. You may need another LASIK procedure within a year to remove more tissue.

Do you have to wear contacts for a LASIK exam?

For this LASIK exam it is preferred patients not wear their contacts in the days or weeks leading up to the exam to ensure that the doctor gets the most accurate measurements prior to LASIK surgery. This portion of the initial pre-operative LASIK eye exam will accurately measure the patient’s prescription.