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LASIK surgery: Is it right for you?
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What does LASIK eye surgery involve?
Are your eyes healthy?
Are you healthy?
Is your vision stable?
Can you afford it?
Do you understand possible side effects and complications?
LASIK versus reading glasses
Can you go without your contact lenses for several weeks before surgery?
What are your expectations for LASIK?
How do you choose an eye surgeon?
The final decision
Is your vision stable?
If you have myopia, your vision may continue to change throughout your teenage years, or even longer, requiring periodic changes in the prescription of your glasses or contact lenses. Therefore, people should be over age 18, and preferably older, before considering LASIK eye surgery.
Certain conditions and medications — pregnancy, breastfeeding, steroid drugs — may cause temporary fluctuations in your vision. Wait until your vision has stabilized before considering LASIK eye surgery.
