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If you are tired of the ongoing need to wear glasses or contacts, then you might consider having vision correction surgery to improve your eyesight so that you no longer need to wear corrective lenses. It is easy to see why LASIK eye surgery is gaining in popularity, especially because the technology has come a long way over the years.

Benefits of LASIK Eye Surgery

There are many benefits to LASIK eye surgery, and the main reason most people choose this surgery is that they don’t want to deal with glasses or contact lenses anymore. Are you tired of the daily routine of caring for your contact lenses, or the constant need to remove your glasses and wipe the lenses? Vision correction surgery can help to reduce the need to wear corrective lenses.

Pre-LASIK Examination

When you are ready for this elective eye surgery, then you should schedule an appointment with an eye doctor to determine if you are a good candidate for the surgery. The eye doctor will conduct a full eye exam, and they will also ask questions about your eye health.

There are several factors that will be considered:

• Is your vision stable? Most people have minor changes in their vision from one year to the next, but it is important to make sure that your vision is fairly stable before the surgery is completed. For this reason, many eye doctors suggest that younger patients wait for a few years to allow their eyes to stabilize first.
• Do you have any eye diseases that might impact the success of the surgery? Many people have benefitted from LASIK eye surgery, but there are certain eye diseases that might have a negative impact on the outcome of the surgery. The eye doctor will look for things such as uncontrolled glaucoma, severe cataracts, corneal disease or optic nerve diseases.
• Are you nursing or pregnant? Fluctuating hormones can impact your vision, which is why it is best for women to wait until after they are done breastfeeding before having vision correction surgery. Plan your LASIK surgery at least six months before getting pregnant or 3 months after you have finished nursing.
• Have you been diagnosed with any autoimmune diseases? There are certain autoimmune diseases that might mean that you are not a good candidate for LASIK eye surgery, including Lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, or multiple sclerosis.
• Do you understand the potential risks of complications from surgery? The risk of complications is very low after LASIK eye surgery. But, any surgical treatment has associated risks that need to be considered. Talk with your eye doctor about the potential complications, so that you can determine if you are willing to accept those potential risks.

If you want to have clear vision from the moment you open your eyes in the morning, then right now is a great time to consider vision correction surgery. Contact us to schedule a free consultation, and you can learn more about the ways that you will benefit from LASIK.