What would disqualify someone from getting lasik?

Question

My uncle wanted to correct his vision to correct his nearsightedness but he didn't qualify. What would disqualify someone with nearsightedness from getting lasik and I am not talking moneywise and he didn't have lazy eye? I want to know because I might get it later on?

Answer 1

Hi Morgan – At LASIK MD, we provide a thorough pre-operative assessment using advanced diagnostic technology to determine if someone is a good candidate. A person could be deemed a non-candidate following this exam for a variety of reasons, including prescription strength, corneal thickness or pupil size.

However, thanks to recent breakthroughs in laser technology and diagnostics, we now treat a wider range of patients with laser vision correction, including those with astigmatism and people with large prescriptions. In fact, 90% of all people between the ages of 18 and 65 who are either nearsighted, farsighted or have astigmatism – are excellent candidates for the procedure. The only way to know for sure if you are candidate is to undergo a comprehensive eye examination.  

Hope that helps,
LASIK MD – Canada’s laser vision correction provider
www.lasikmd.com

Answer 2

Patients who are candidates:

   * At least 18 years of age
   * In good general health
   * No eye diseases that affect vision or healing
   * Not pregnant or breast feeding
   * Glasses or contact lens
   * Prescription stable for at least one year
   * Not be in an immunocompromised state
Your Uncle may not qualify for any reasons above. Therefore, he disqualify from getting lasik

Answer 3

There are a few reasons some people can't have it, like low tear production , a cornea that is already too thin, as well as limitations on the powers that can be corrected