Kelly Laser Center

Not all patients are suitable candidates for LASIK. The procedure is performed on the cornea, which is very delicate. If your cornea is too steep, flat, thin, or irregularly shaped, it might adversely affect the results of the procedure, ruling you out as a good LASIK candidate.

You must meet the following criteria to be considered a good candidate for LASIK:

• Over the age of 18
• Must require a prescription that fits in the range established by FDA guidelines
• Must be willing to accept all potential risks, complications, and side effects
• Vision must be stable for at least one year prior to surgery
• Cornea and retina must be healthy
• Cornea must be thick enough to undergo laser reshaping
• Eye pressure should be normal
• Must not have any other major eye conditions
• Should not be pregnant or nursing
• There should be no evidence of collagen vascular or autoimmune disease
• There should be no recent history of herpes in the eye
• Must have realistic expectations for the outcome of the procedure
• Contact lens use must be discontinued for a minimum of three days before your initial evaluation

Fortunately, there are a variety of other vision corrections options for patients who are not ideal candidates for LASIK. You may be able to benefit from a procedure such as PRK, clear lens extraction, or phakic implant surgery. At your initial consultation, New York LASIK surgeon Dr. James Kelly will examine your eyes to determine which procedure will best meet your needs.

Please contact our New York LASIK surgeons today to schedule your initial consultation. Kelly Laser Center serves patients in New York City, Long Island, and Manhattan, New York.