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How will I know if I am eligible for LASIK?

Wednesday, August 4th, 2010

La Jolla LASIK Institute’s latest laser technology has made it possible for more people to have LASIK than ever before.  Here are a few guidelines to determine eligibility:

  1. You are at least 21 years old.
  2. You are in good general health and free of infection or autoimmune disease affecting healing.
  3. You are free of certain eye diseases like keratoconus, cataracts, retinal diseases, ocular herpes simplex and ocular herpes zoster.
  4. You have had stable vision for at least one year before surgery, defined by the FDA as less than or equal to 0.5 diopters’ change in your prescription.  (Don’t worry, I can tell this from your old glasses on your consult day).
  5. Pregnant people are welcome to come in for a consultation.  Your procedure after you give birth will be something to look forward to.

These are general guidelines.  I’ll give you the full answer when you come into La Jolla LASIK for a free consultation!

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Am I Old Enough or Too Old for LASIK?

Tuesday, July 27th, 2010

If you are at least 18 years old, you can get LASIK.

But what if you’re 40, or 60, or 80?  If you are 40 or 50, you’re still young for LASIK.  I can help you to see up close AND far. Because LASIK occurs on the part of the eye that remains stable over long periods of time, LASIK won’t change the rate at which your eyes age.

If you are in your 70s, though, it might be better to opt for cataract surgery instead of LASIK.  In your 60′s, I’ll check you carefully for early cataract and we’ll decide if early cataract surgery or LASIK is a better choice for you.

Of course, every person’s eyes and circumstances are different, so regardless of your age, I still need to examine your eyes to make sure you’re a LASIK candidate. So call and make an appointment, and I’ll answer all the questions you have.

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What is LASIK?

Monday, July 26th, 2010

Now you can impress your friends and acquaintances at parties:  LASIK is an acronym for Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis.  What does that mean?  I make a flap in the front clear part of your eye with a laser or a microkeratome.  I lift the flap, and a  laser shapes the front of the cornea to the correct prescription.  Finally, I smooth the flap back into place, and then you’re on your way to the freedom of clear vision without glasses or contacts.

That’s what LASIK means.


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