What You Need To Know Before Getting LASIK Eye Surgery

6. Ineligible Conditions

Talk to an eye doctor before scheduling surgery to determine if there are any conditions present that would disqualify a patient from being eligible for LASIK surgery. People with certain corneal diseases, dry eyes, and other rare eye conditions should not undergo LASIK. An eye doctor will need to perform an eye exam to determine if the eye is healthy enough to heal from surgery. According to the United States Food and Drug Administration, certain autoimmune conditions such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, immunodeficiency diseases (HIV), and people who take certain medications may not be able to heal from LASIK surgery correctly.

5. The Possibility Of A Second Surgery

Up to as many as ten percent of LASIK patients require a re-treatment or a more extensive correction. Often called a second surgery, enhancement or a re-treatment, some people who undergo LASIK may need another surgery procedure to reach their desired visual correction. People with severe cases of astigmatism, nearsightedness, or farsightedness are more likely to need a second surgery than those with mild cases. Any patient with a severe case of vision problems should be aware of the possibility of a second surgery.