Is LASIK Surgery Right for You?

Is LASIK Surgery Right for You?

Trusted LASIK Surgeons™ wants to make it as easy as possible for you to find a reputable and highly qualified LASIK surgeon in your area.

But while LASIK and other laser vision correction surgery procedures are typically safe and have a high success rate, eye surgery is not always the best choice for everybody.

Please read below to learn more about whether this procedure is a good fit for you or not.

LASIK Surgery Might Be a Good Choice for You If...

If you want to stop wearing glasses or contact lenses, LASIK surgery may be a practical option for you. If you play sports, for instance, you might prefer to get surgery instead of wearing eyeglasses.

LASIK and other vision correction surgery procedures tend to work best for people who have a mild-to-moderate refractive error with their vision. If you need your glasses or contacts to see clearly, but your refractive error is not severe, you may be a good candidate for laser eye surgery.

LASIK vision correction surgery is also best for people who are in good health and whose vision has stabilized. If you have no chronic conditions and you've had the same eye prescription for at two or more years, then LASIK, PRK or another laser vision correction procedure may be right for you.

You May Not Be a Good Candidate for LASIK Surgery If...

If you have an eye disease or another health condition, such as an autoimmune condition or diabetes, LASIK surgery may not be a good choice for you. The risks of the procedure go up when other health conditions are present. Women should also avoid having eye surgery when they are pregnant or breastfeeding.

If you have an extreme refractive error, surgery may not be the best choice for fixing it. Glasses or contacts may be a safer option. Your optometrist can tell you more about the risks and benefits of surgery for your eyes.

Find a Proven Expert Surgeon for Your LASIK Surgery

LASIK surgery can be a life-changing procedure if you're a good candidate for it.

If you're looking for a surgeon to perform LASIK, find a highly qualified LASIK surgeon through our Trusted LASIK Surgeons™ Directory.  Once you find a surgeon closest to you, please contact them directly by calling them or filling out their contract form from their website from the links we provide. 

All LASIK and cataract surgeons featured at Trusted LASIK Surgeons™ are screened to ensure you can find a surgeon who has proven expertise and one with professional accomplishments that have been recognized by their peers. To learn how we screen surgeons, please visit our discussion entitled “How are surgeons screened at Trusted LASIK Surgeons™”?

Most of the LASIK surgeons at featured in our Trusted LASIK Surgeons™ Directory are also expert cataract surgeons and many perform other refractive procedures, like the Kamra Inlay, which can help with reading problems, lens implant procedures, and corneal transplants.  Whatever your vision needs, Trusted LASIK Surgeons™ is here to help you find the best vision correction experts you can find.