Am I a Candidate?

LASIK is a life-changing procedure when performed on the proper patients, but it is not for everyone. Each person’s eyes are unique, and LASIK is not the right choice for everybody.

To be a suitable LASIK candidate, the following list of baseline requirements must be true:

• You must be over the age of 21
• You must have nearsightedness, farsightedness, and/or astigmatism
• Your glasses/contact lens prescription must be stable for at least 1-2 years
• Your eyes must be healthy
• You must not have an uncontrolled autoimmune disease such as diabetes or rheumatoid arthritis
• You must not be pregnant or nursing
• You must have realistic expectations and an understanding of the possible risks of LASIK

Beyond that, determining if you are a definite candidate for LASIK is a stepwise process. You can start by taking our LASIK Self-Evaluation Test. Then, you can schedule a free LASIK consultation, where multiple measurements are taken of your eyes. If your eyes qualify for LASIK surgery, the final step is to have a thorough eye exam with Dr. Larson. She will further evaluate you to ensure that your eyes are healthy enough for the LASIK procedure.