LASIK Thought Of The Day: "Am I a good candidate for LASIK?"
Many people are told they are not good candidates for LASIK, and indeed, some truly are not good candidates. Others may be good LASIK candidates but are simply told they are not. There may be many explanations for this. The eye doctor who discouraged them may not perform LASIK, and may not want to lose a patient. They may prefer to continue fitting the patient with glasses or contact lenses. Furthermore, someone who was not a LASIK candidate a few years ago may be a good candidate today because of improved technology. For example, people with thin corneas and high corrections may have been turned away in the past, but can now be treated with the IntraLase, or with PRK. People who had radial keratotomy (RK) years ago may have poor distance vision, but they can usually be improved dramatically with laser vision correction. Some patients who have poor vision after cataract surgery, or corneal transplantation, can also be improved with laser vision correction. So, even if you were told you are not a good LASIK candidate, get a second opinion. You may be pleasantly surprised.
Mitchell H. Friedlaender, M.D.
Scripps Clinic Laser Vision Center
La Jolla, CA
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Mitchell H. Friedlaender, M.D.
Scripps Clinic Laser Vision Center
La Jolla, CA
ArtOfLASIK.com
JoyOfLASIK.com
