aling process or complicate surgery
Is adequately informed about the risks of laser eye surgery.

Less-than-ideal candidate Has dry eyes (a condition which can worsen after surgery) Has a suppr

The American Eye Surgery Education Council, a professional society of ophthalmologists, has developed a list of medically accepted criteria to determine the ideal, less-than-ideal and unsuitable candidates for laser eye surgery. Here is a chart to help you understand if laser eye surgery is right for you: Profile Characteristics

Ideal candidate Is at least 18 years old
Is afflicted by one of the refractive errors (myopia, hyperobia, astigmatism or a combination). The ideal candidate has myopia up to -12 D, astigmatism up to 6 D and hyperopia up to +6 D

Has worn glasses or contacts for at least two years
In the case of Lasik, has a sufficiently thick cornea for the surgeon to cut a flap Does not suffer from any disease or health condition which would prevent or significantly slow the healing process or complicate surgery
Is adequately informed about the risks of laser eye surgery.

Less-than-ideal candidate Has dry eyes (a condition which can worsen after surgery) Has a suppre

for laser eye surgery. Here is a chart to help you understand if laser eye surgery is right for you: Profile Characteristics

Ideal candidate Is at least 18 years old
Is afflicted by one of the refractive errors (myopia, hyperobia, astigmatism or a combination). The ideal candidate has myopia up to -12 D, astigmatism up to 6 D and hyperopia up to +6 D

Has worn glasses or contacts for at least two years
In the case of Lasik, has a sufficiently thick cornea for the surgeon to cut a flap Does not suffer from any disease or health condition which would prevent or significantly slow the healing process or complicate surgery
Is adequately informed about the risks of laser eye surgery.

Less-than-ideal candidate Has dry eyes (a condition which can worsen after surgery) Has a suppr

refractive errors (myopia, hyperobia, astigmatism or a combination). The ideal candidate has myopia up to -12 D, astigmatism up to 6 D and hyperopia up to +6 D

Has worn glasses or contacts for at least two years
In the case of Lasik, has a sufficiently thick cornea for the surgeon to cut a flap Does not suffer from any disease or health condition which would prevent or significantly slow the healing process or complicate surgery
Is adequately informed about the risks of laser eye surgery.

Less-than-ideal candidate Has dry eyes (a condition which can worsen after surgery) Has a suppr

st two years
In the case of Lasik, has a sufficiently thick cornea for the surgeon to cut a flap Does not suffer from any disease or health condition which would prevent or significantly slow the healing process or complicate surgery
Is adequately informed about the risks of laser eye surgery.

Less-than-ideal candidate Has dry eyes (a condition which can worsen after surgery) Has a suppr

aling process or complicate surgery
Is adequately informed about the risks of laser eye surgery.

Less-than-ideal candidate Has dry eyes (a condition which can worsen after surgery) Has a suppressed immune system, which can affect healing
Is under the age of 18
Is pregnant or nursing
Has recently had a change in vision, ie a change in your contact/glasses prescription
Have refractive errors that are too severe to be entirely treated with current technology

Unsuitable candidate Has cataracts, advanced glaucoma or other corneal diseases which preclude laser eye surgery
Does not give informed consent
Has unrealistic expectations

Something else to consider: Would your career be jeopardized if your surgery weren't to result as expected? Certain careers, such as some of those in the military, prohibit or restrict refractive eye surgery. Check with your employer to make sure.