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What is laser vision Correction?
Is Laser Vision Correction for me? Am I a suitable candidate?
Laser Vision Correction Adelaide
What is laser vision correction?
Laser vision correction (LVC) is the term used to describe the surgical procedure by which an excimer laser is used to reshape the cornea to eliminate the requirement or dependence on glasses or contact lenses for clear vision. Re-shaping of the cornea is achieved by removing minute amounts of corneal tissue. When correcting Myopia (nearsightedness) the curvature of the cornea is decreased, or made flatter. When correcting Hypermetropia (farsightedness) the curvature of the cornea is increased to make it steeper. When correcting Astigmatism the curvature of the cornea equalized in all directions.
 
 
Is laser vision correction for me? Am I a suitable candidate?
Your own expectations, along with the advice of your eyecare professional, are the main points that need to be addressed when considering laser vision correction. A majority of nearsighted, farsighted and astigmatic people are suitable candidates for this type of procedure. Your vision after laser vision correction is, in part, determined by the level of your vision before the procedure. A majority of patients find they are able to obtain vision equal to what their glasses or contact lenses were able to give them before the procedure.
While many patients choose to have laser vision correction as they do not like wearing glasses or contact lenses, the procedure can be more than cosmetic. As you get older the eye tends to become drier, making contact lens wear more difficult or unsuitable. Also in certain lifestyle activities and jobs, the use of glasses can be inconvenient or inappropriate. If you agree with one or more of the following statements, then laser vision correction may well be worth considering:
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I find wearing contact lenses/glasses inconvenient
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I have tried contact lenses but I find them too uncomfortable
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I dislike the constant reliance I have on my contact lenses/glasses.
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My contact lenses/glasses limit my lifestyle activities
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I am unhappy with the ongoing costs of my contact lenses/glasses.
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I understand that laser vision correction could reduce or eliminate my dependency on my current contact lenses/glasses, but may not result in perfect vision.
The best candidates for laser vision correction tend to be individuals who are dissatisfied with the usual methods of vision correction (i.e. glasses or contact lenses) and are motivated to make a change. These candidates are realistic in their expectations of the vision they wish to achieve. There are some ocular and medical conditions that may make you unsuitable for laser vision correction. However, if you answer yes to a majority of the following statements, then you are most likely a suitable candidate for laser vision correction.
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You are at least 21 years old
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Your contact lens/glasses prescription has been stable for at least 24 months
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You do not have a history of corneal diseases or conditions
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You have no significant ocular or medical problems or conditions
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You are not pregnant
Your eyecare professional can advise you after an assessment as to your ultimate suitability for LVC. |
