Do You Qualify for LASIK Eye Surgery?

If you have to wear glasses or contact lenses to improve your eyesight, you may want to consider the possibility of LASIK eye surgery. LASIK surgery corrects refractive errors in your vision, eliminating the need for prescription glasses or contacts. By discussing this option with Dr. Philip Dixon, your Reedley, CA, optometrist, you can get a better idea if LASIK eye surgery is for you. For your convenience, Dr. Dixon serves residents in Reedley, Dinuba, Parlier, and surrounding communities.

Qualifications for LASIK Eye Surgery

Not everyone qualifies for LASIK surgery. Candidates have to meet certain requirements to get the most from what this surgery has to offer.

First, candidates need to be 18 years of age or older as by this age their eyes have generally reached ocular maturity.

Second, they need to have a stable vision prescription for one to two years.

Third, candidates need to have good eye health, meaning free of eye conditions, injuries, infections, or diseases.

Fourth, they need to be in good general health, as certain medical conditions and medications can impede healing after surgery.

After performing a comprehensive eye exam and reviewing your health history, our Reedley optometrist can determine if you’d make a good candidate for LASIK surgery.

How LASIK Works

LASIK eye procedures correct refractive errors by reshaping the cornea of the eye. The cornea helps to focus light to create a clear image onto the retina of your eye. To determine if you’re a good candidate for LASIK, an eye doctor will inspect and measure the cornea of your eye to see if there are issues that would make it difficult for reshaping with laser treatment. If the cornea of your eye is scarred, misshapen, or diseased, you would not benefit from LASIK treatment.

See Dr. Philip Dixon for a LASIK Consultation

If you live in Dinuba, Parlier, or Reedley, CA, contact Dr. Philip Dixon at 559-638-8288 today to learn more about LASIK surgery or to schedule a consultation to determine if it’s the right treatment for you. We offer pre- and post-op care for LASIK eye procedures and look forward to meeting all your eye care needs.