Is LASIK right for you?

If you are curious about LASIK vision correction, the first thing to determine is if you are a good candidate for the procedure and have the characteristics required for a good outcome. This is something that only an experienced ophthalmologist like Dr. Kenneth Lindahl at Rochester Eye and Laser Center can determine. There are many variables to consider, including your individual “eye anatomy,” which may or may not be suitable for LASIK. Dr. Lindahl offers free, no-obligation, no-risk LASIK Consultations to help you find out if LASIK is a good option for you. Here are a few things he will look for:

General Guidelines for Good LASIK Candidates

• You have been diagnosed with myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness) or astigmatism
• You want to reduce or eliminate the need for glasses or contacts
• You are age 18 or older
• Your corneas are thick enough
• You do not have eye disease or eye problems
• Your vision prescription has been stable for at least one year
• You are not pregnant or breastfeeding
• Your overall health is good 
• You do not have uncontrolled dry eye syndrome
• You understand the risks of LASIK
• You have realistic expectations for the outcome of surgery

At Rochester Eye and Laser Center we also offer a free online LASIK Self-Evaluation to help you take the first step toward better vision with LASIK.

Our free services are absolutely “no obligation,” and there is never any pressure to have the procedure. Our Free Consultation and Self-Evaluation are resources designed to give you solid information about your own eye health and suitability for LASIK so you can make an informed decision.

We find that roughly 2% of candidates aren’t suited for LASIK but may benefit from LASIK alternatives in such as photorefractive keratectomy (PRK). Different methods can produce the same end result as LASIK but be more suitable for certain patients. Dr. Lindahl will discuss alternative treatment plans that are best for you.

Don’t hesitate. To find out if LASIK is right for you, contact us today!