How Do I Know if I am a Candidate for LASIK Eye Surgery?

Puneet Panda, MD

Andre Cohen, MD

Not all people are candidates for LASIK eye surgery in Georgia. The only way to know for sure is by a thorough in-office LASIK evaluation.

Marietta Eye Clinic provides free LASIK consultations to ensure your eyes are right for LASIK. By only performing LASIK on good candidates, we maintain our excellent surgical track record and ensure your safety. The reason this pre-operative exam is so important is because no two eyes are the same, just like a fingerprint or DNA sample. Our exam allows us to identify the unique nuances of your eyes. The exam includes:

• Corneal thickness testing
• Pupil size measurement
• Dry eye evaluation
• Tests to analyze the shape of your cornea
• Measuring the level of nearsightedness, farsightedness or astigmatism

LASIK Eye Surgery Candidacy Requirements

• Pass corneal thickness tests
• History of healthy eyes
• No signs of keratoconus
• No severe dry eye syndrome
• Over 18 years of age
• Have stable vision prescription for at least two years
• Not pregnant

Questions About LASIK Eye Surgery

We encourage you to ask questions about LASIK during your evaluations and exams. We will give you straight answers about:

• LASIK cost
• LASIK technologies
• How LASIK is performed
• Surgeon’s experience and track record of success
• Alternatives to LASIK
• And any other questions you may have

Take the first step and complete our LASIK self-evaluation test. If you are not a candidate, our Georgia LASIK doctors will explain the reasons and may suggest a different vision correction procedure for your needs.