Imagine waking up and seeing the alarm clock without reaching for your glasses. LASIK has made that possible for many people, but a successful outcome starts with knowing if your eyes are a good match for the procedure.
At Crews LASIK & Cataract Center in Portland, OR, board-certified ophthalmologist Dr. Stanley L. Crews has over 30 years of experience helping people throughout Portland, Central Oregon, and Vancouver, WA improve their vision with advanced vision correction procedures.
Signs LASIK Could Be Right for You
Here are seven signs that you may be a good candidate for LASIK eye surgery:
- Stable Vision: Your eyeglass or contact lens prescription should remain relatively unchanged for at least a year before LASIK.
- You Are at Least 18 Years Old: LASIK is generally recommended for adults whose eyes have finished developing. Many surgeons prefer candidates to be in their early 20s or older.
- You Have Healthy Eyes: Healthy corneas and eyes free of active infections, glaucoma, or uncontrolled eye disease are important for safe surgery and healing.
- Correctable Vision: LASIK can correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism if your prescription falls within the recommended treatment range.
- You Are in Good Health: Certain medical conditions can affect healing. During your consultation, Dr. Crews will review your health history to determine if LASIK is appropriate.
- Glasses-Free Vision: Many people choose LASIK to achieve clearer vision for work, sports, travel, and everyday life without relying on corrective lenses.
- Your Corneas Are Thick Enough: Healthy corneal thickness is an important part of LASIK eligibility. During your evaluation, your eye doctor will measure your corneas to determine if the procedure is a safe option for you.
Find Out if LASIK Is Right for You
The best way to know if LASIK eye surgery is right for you is through a comprehensive eye evaluation. At Crews LASIK & Cataract Center, Dr. Stanley L. Crews carefully evaluates your vision, eye health, and goals before recommending treatment.
If LASIK is not the best option, he also performs refractive lens exchange (RLE) and cataract surgery for individuals who may benefit from other vision correction procedures.
To schedule your consultation in Portland, OR, call 800-757-3525 today.