LASIK Laser Eye Surgery Blog at Eye Surgery USA

Is LASIK Right For You?

Plastic surgery is an important and monumental decision for anyone considering going under the knife. Below we've presented a few cautionary situations that will hopefully allow you to make a more educated decision about whether or not LASIK surgery is right for you:

- You are not a risk taker: Certain complications are unavoidable in a percentage of patients, and there are no long-term data available for current procedures.

- It will jeopardize your career: Some jobs prohibit certain refractive procedures. Be sure to check with your employer/professional society/military service before undergoing any procedure.

- Cost is an issue: Most medical insurance will not pay for refractive surgery. Although the cost is coming down, it is still significant.

You have a disease or are on medications that may affect wound healing: Certain conditions, such as autoimmune diseases (e.g., lupus, rheumatoid arthritis), immunodeficiency states (e.g., HIV) and diabetes, and some medications (e.g., retinoic acid and steroids) may prevent proper healing after a refractive procedure.

If any of these situations apply to you, maybe you should reconsider choosing LASIK surgery as the procedure for you.

Labels: eye care, eye conditions

 

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