What eye prescription is too bad for LASIK?

To qualify for the newest LASIK technology (topography-guided LASIK), your refractive prescription should fall within the following: Up to -8.0 diopters of nearsightedness, or. Up to -3.0 diopters of astigmatism, or.

Who is not suitable for Lasik surgery?

Advanced Glaucoma: A patient who is a known case of glaucoma controlled on two to three medications and has advanced visual field defects or gets detected during Pre-LASIK evaluation. In either scenario we avoid performing Lasik on these eyes to reduce interference with glaucoma management.

Can you have laser eye surgery with cataracts?

LASIK surgery does not correct vision loss caused by cataracts. Also, most cataracts worsen over time, requiring cataract surgery. For these reasons, LASIK generally is not recommended for people who have cataracts. But there are some exceptions to this rule.

Can LASIK be performed a second time?

You can relax. There’s no reason to put off scheduling an appointment with an eye surgeon in Raleigh. You probably won’t need a repeat surgery, but if you do, Lasik can be performed a second time. Let’s look at some scenarios in which you might think that a repeat surgery is necessary and discuss the available options.

Is 20/20 vision possible with LASIK?

Dec. 20, 2019 — LASIK has been FDA-approved to correct vision since 1999. Today, doctors perform about 600,000 LASIK procedures in the United States each year. Most people who have this surgery end up with 20/20 vision, and the vast majority — more than 95\% — say they’re happy with the results.

How often should I have LASIK enhancement surgery?

Similarly, when considering a LASIK enhancement surgery, you will need to ensure that your eyes are stable again. This is generally done by undergoing a remeasurement and eye assessment. This will need to be done at least two times, three months apart, to ensure that the eyes are not changing again.

Do the benefits of LASIK surgery justify the risks?

The possible benefits of LASIK surgery may not justify the risks. You have fairly good (overall) vision. If you see well enough to need contacts or glasses only part of the time, improvement from the surgery may not be worth the risks. You have age-related eye changes that cause you to have less clear vision (presbyopia).