Are You a Candidate for Laser Eye Correction?

Laser eye surgery might be an option to explore when you’re tired of depending on contacts or glasses for better vision. Laser in Situ Keratomileusis is a common laser eye correction procedure. While it’s generally effective and safe, it’s not the right option for everyone.

At Seeta Eye Centers, our ophthalmologists in Poughkeepsie and Yorktown Heights, NY, can help determine if laser eye surgery is the best option. Learn more about what makes someone a good candidate for laser eye procedures.

Laser in Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK) Candidates

LASIK surgery involves reshaping your corneas to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, or presbyopia. We use a bladeless procedure to accomplish this. Good candidates for LASIK typically have moderate vision impairment rather than severe impairment. These candidates also have no underlying medical conditions that might make it harder for the eyes to heal or any conditions that make LASIK unsuitable or unsafe, such as glaucoma, dry eye, and cataracts. Remember that effective dry eye treatment might allow you to have LASIK surgery.

Small Incision Lenticule Extraction (SMILE) Candidates

SMILE is another bladeless procedure for vision correction. Good candidates for SMILE include people at least 21 years old with an eye condition that makes LASIK unsuitable, such as dry eye. This procedure is also suitable for nearsightedness and astigmatism. You must have no major eye conditions or diseases, a healthy immune system, and stable vision for 12 months to be a good candidate.

Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK) Candidates

PRK is the original laser vision correction surgery. Good candidates for this procedure include those who have thin corneas that make LASIK unsuitable. People with dry eyes might also be good candidates for PRK. You’ll also need no underlying medical conditions that weaken your immune system.

Visit Our Office for Laser Eye Surgery

Our eye doctors might recommend other types of eye corrective surgery, such as Visian ICL or refractive lens exchange (RLE) if you’re not a suitable candidate for LASIK, SMILE, or PRK. You'll need to be in good health for these procedures.

Contact Seeta Eye Centers in Poughkeepsie and Yorktown Heights, NY, if you're considering laser eye correction. Call our ophthalmologists at Poughkeepsie (845) 454-1025 or Yorktown Heights (845) 440-1175 to evaluate your eyes and consider other factors to determine if you’re a good candidate.