Want to know if you’re ready for LASIK eye surgery? In this blog, we are going to detail every sign that indicates you might be ready for your vision correction treatment.
People who wear eyeglasses regularly know how annoying the daily struggles can be – specs sliding off your nose, frames fogging up when you drink something hot, the headache of making sure they don’t get scratched, the constant need to carry them everywhere (maybe even an extra pair if you cannot manage without glasses at all), and so on.
It’s no surprise that many specs-wearers dream of a specs-free life. And if you too want permanent clear vision without glasses or contact lenses but don’t know whether you’re ready for it, let us help you.
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Signs Your Eyes are Ready for LASIK
Your Eye Prescription is Stable
If your eye power/specs number has been stable for one year or longer, you may be one step closer to getting the vision of your dreams! Because a stable specs number is one of the primary conditions one must meet to qualify for LASIK eye surgery.
A consistent eye power is essential to ensure optimal and long-lasting results.
You are Above 18 Years of Age
If you have recently turned 18 – congratulations! Now, you may be eligible for permanent specs removal! By this time, your vision generally stabilises, allowing for precise & effective vision correction treatment.
You Have Adequate Corneal Thickness
Your cornea (the clear outermost layer of your eye) plays an important role in vision correction procedures. LASIK eye surgery is performed by reshaping the cornea through laser application.
Depending on which surgery you undergo, your surgeon might:
A) Create a corneal flap before laser application (in LASIK procedures like Wavelight Plus InnovEyes and Contoura Vision)
or
B) Reshape your cornea without creating a flap (laser procedures like SMILE Pro)
*Note: You may qualify for flapless procedures such as SMILE Pro even if you have thin corneas. Thorough eye tests & a detailed consultation with your surgeon will help you decide the best vision correction treatment for you.
Advanced LASIK screening tests at Sohana Hospital can help determine your corneal thickness and eligibility for a specific vision correction treatment.
You Have Healthy Eyes
If your eyes are in good overall health – meaning you have no other eye conditions such as glaucoma, cataracts, dry eyes, or corneal conditions – you may be ready to get LASIK!
However, if you have any of the above-listed conditions, you are advised to consult a specialist. With new advancements in eye care, our expert eye specialists at Sohana Hospital tailor-build alternative treatment plans (beyond LASIK) that can target serious eye conditions & give you clear vision.
*Note: To know if your condition can be treated along with permanent freedom from glasses, consult our doctors today!
You are in Good Physical Health
Other than good eye health, good physical health is also a requisite to undergo LASIK eye surgery. If you don’t have uncontrolled chronic health conditions such as diabetes or hypertension, you may be fit for LASIK. If you do have such conditions, your doctor may advise you to manage the condition and bring symptoms under control before considering specs removal.
You are Not Pregnant or Nursing
If you are currently pregnant or nursing, your doctor may recommend postpone specs removal treatment. This is because pregnancy may sometimes be accompanied by certain vision changes that generally persist only for the time that you are carrying or nursing. Once your vision is stable after the pregnancy and nursing period, you can consider vision correction treatment.
At Sohana Hospital, we are committed to enhancing your vision and quality of life!
To put it in a nutshell, we can say that if you identify with the above-listed signs – stable eye power, age above 18, corneal thickness, good eye health, good physical health, and are not pregnant or nursing, you might be the perfect candidate for LASIK!
Read more: Who is Eligible for LASIK Surgery?
Book a detailed consultation with our expert LASIK surgeons, who will thoroughly evaluate your eligibility & give you proper guidance about the best possible solution for clear vision – suited to your unique visual needs.
Wondering if you qualify for LASIK? Get in touch with us today!
