How Old is "Too Old" for LASIK?

    CHICAGO, IL, November 13, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- One of the most common myths and misconceptions about LASIK is that it is inappropriate for anyone over the age of 40. This is not only untrue, it discounts the benefits of LASIK for people who have had age-related eye disorders treated and would like to further correct their vision. In fact, LASIK is often used as a complimentary procedure alongside treatments like cataract surgery to further assist in correcting vision. LASIK can provide clearer, more effective sight for people of any age.

Candidacy for LASIK

Candidates for LASIK eye surgery must be over the age of 18 years old to ensure proper and full development of their eyes. Outside of that, determining who is a good candidate for LASIK has considerably less to do with age than it does with other factors. A good candidate for LASIK should:

- Be in good general health
- Have no history of herpes in the eye
- Be free of autoimmune disorders
- Not be pregnant or nursing
- Not be suffering from dry eye syndrome
- Have healthy corneas

With the new varieties of LASIK, this procedure can be performed on nearly anyone suffering from common vision disorders such as myopia, hyperopia, or astigmatism. However, it may not be ideal for every patient. When you select an ophthalmologist, make sure he offers a variety of LASIK options which will allow him to customize the LASIK treatment that is right for you.

Selecting a LASIK Surgeon

There are probably a number of eye doctors in your area who offer LASIK surgery. When you are selecting an eye surgeon for your LASIK procedure, take time to carefully review their website. You want a doctor with the experience and training necessary to offer you the most optimal results. You also want a doctor who uses the latest state-of-the-art technology (such as WaveFront Custom LASIK) to ensure your eyes are getting the best treatment possible.

Both bladeless LASIK and traditional LASIK have their benefits and drawbacks. When you are selecting an eye doctor, make sure to ask any questions you have about the details of the procedure, and gauge their responses to ensure you are receiving the most personal and effective care available.

If you live in Arlington Heights or anywhere in the Chicago, Illinois area and are interested in learning more about LASIK eye surgery, please visit the website of Doctors for Visual Freedom to see the many options we offer our patients today at http://www.doctorsforvisualfreedom.com.

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