Certain lifestyle factors can impact the suitability of individuals for laser eye surgery. For instance, those involved in contact sports or occupations with a higher risk of eye injuries may not be the best candidates for this procedure. Moreover, individuals with a history of dry eye syndrome or other eye conditions may require treatment before considering LASIK.

LASIK eye surgery may sound intimidating, not to mention costly, but the investment is the best thing you can do for yourself.  In less than an hour, this procedure can change your life.  Here are just a few of the benefits of LASIK:

1. LASIK can’t fix astigmatism

Actually, it can. Well probably. If you have an astigmatism, you likely already know what it is and have used the football analogy to describe it to people who have no idea what you’re talking about. But, can LASIK turn your football-shaped cornea into a basketball? 

LASIK works by using a highly focused laser to reshape the cornea, and people with mild to moderate astigmatism can be candidates for the procedure. However, you first must be a candidate for LASIK, which we can determine if you are.