How do you know if you are a good candidate for LASIK?

How do you know if you are a good candidate for LASIK?

A good candidate is one who is at least 18 years of age with health eyes, and has had a stable prescription over the last 12 months.

The refractive error also must fall within a certain range, which is continually expanding with more and more research.  In addition, your corneal thickness must be sufficient for your particular prescription.  LASIK does not correct for presbyopia so patients who normally need a correction for reading or bifocals will still need a reading correction after the surgery.

Therefore, to obtain the maximum period of time without glasses, the ideal age to have the surgery is before the age of 33.