With so many eye types, prescription strengths, and patient histories, one can naturally begin to wonder if he or she is a viable candidate for laser eye surgery. While the majority of interested candidates qualify for surgery, there is a certain number that does not meet the necessary criteria and is consequently forced to explore and use alternate vision correction technologies.

So am I a good candidate? How can I be sure? What types of questions should I be trying to answer?



FDA Checklist - this link provides suggestions for someone who may not be a good candidate.

LASIK checklist- this link provides a great checklist for a possible candidate.Includes items for selectinga surgeon, risks involved, and operative expectations.

Millennium Laser - have an online consultation to see if you are a good candidate.

Screening Test - a good LASIK candidate test for anyone wondering if they are a good candidate for the procedure.

LASIK quiz - an online quiz about LASIK. Test your knowledge to see how much you know.

Potential Pitfalls - this page of the quest offers valuable information useful for someone who has determined that laser surgery is not for them.



Photos courtesy of National Eye Institute