Custom LASIK Facts

• Custom LASIK is permanent surgery to the cornea.
• Custom LASIK does not eliminate the need for reading glasses, even if you have never worn them before.
• You must be 21 years of age or older.
• Your vision must be stable before Custom LASIK surgery. You must provide written evidence that your nearsightedness has changed less that or equal to 0.50D each year for a least 1 year.
• Pregnant and nursing women should wait until they are not pregnant and not nursing to have Custom LASIK surgery.
• You would not be a good candidate if you have collagen vascular or autoimmune diseases. If you have a condition that makes wound healing difficult, you would not be a good candidate.
• Custom LASIK surgery has some risks. It is important to understand the benefits and risks by reviewing with your eye care professional before you agree to the surgery.
• Custom LASIK is not a laser version of RK. These surgeries are entirely different.
• Some other options to correct nearsightedness include glasses, contact lenses, RK, PRK, and Conventional LASIK.
• RK, PRK, Conventional LASIK or Custom LASIK may not meet the vision requirements of some occupations, such as military service.
• Before considering Custom LASIK surgery you should:
• Have a complete eye examination.
• Talk with a least one eye care professional about Custom LASIK, especially the potential benefits, risks, and complications. You should also discuss the time needed for healing after Custom LASIK.