Are you a good Lasik eye surgery candidates?
Occupational, psychological and lifestyle can
lead to disqualification for good Lasik candidate
Even if you have the basic qualifications and corneal
qualifications, you may not necessarily be a good candidate for
Lasik eye surgery. In reality, a large number of occupational,
psychological and lifestyle can lead to disqualification.
Certain careers, occupations, and employers prohibit LASIK eye surgery.
LASIK eye surgery is irreversible, so Individuals whose
careers demand exceptionally clear
vision should exercise caution with laser vision correction because it is
impossible to
guarantee adequate postoperative vision. It is
a good idea to check with your employer or professional
society to see if there are restrictions in regards to LASIK
surgery.
Airline pilots are often cited for this concern, but other
civil and military occupations demand caution too. -
While most soldiers can now have laser vision correction,
the procedures allowed for each branch of service vary
considerably. For example, some only allow flapless
procedures, and some require PRK, not other flapless
procedures such as LASEK or Epi-LASIK.
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High trauma risk patients such as boxer, wrestler, martial
arts enthusiasts, rugby players and other who engage in
activities with a high likelihood of ocular trauma may not
be right for LASIK eye surgery. Because a flap can be
dislodged or damaged even years after surgery if the eye is
exposed to extreme trauma.
You should have realistic expectations of Lasik eye surgery
Today's laser vision correction procedures are safer and
more effective than those available just a few years back.
However, all surgical procedures carry a certain risk. Your
surgeon should outline all the possible outcomes, including
Visual acuity, healing time and possible complications.
Those who seek a preoperative promise of perfection still
cannot be accommodated. -
A conscientious post-care patient
There are definite post-op procedures that patients need to
follow. At the same time, it is not advisable to perform a
painful or contact sports. If you can not strictly comply
with care standards, you may not a good candidates for Lasik
eye surgery.
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