The "less than good" Lasik Candidates

If you fall into this category be very cautious.   Make sure you understand the risks; the "informed consent" your surgeon will ask for means exactly that.   You agree that you have understood the risks and given the OK for the surgery to go ahead.

If you have a history of "dry eyes", you may find that this problem will get worse after lasik eye correction.

If you ever had ocular herpes at least a year must have passed since the initial diagnosis, as lasik can cause a recurrence. If you have a disease such as diabetes, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis or Crohn's disease you may have problems healing after surgery.

Some medicines such as steroids or immune system suppressants can also cause slow healing.  

Scarring on the cornea is a problem, although it may not be an complete negative.

While people with contact lenses do play contact sports, is it really a good idea to have lasik eye correction if you box, wrestle, play karate or take part in other activities where a blow to the face can be a normal happening?

Non-candidates

Don't consider lasik if you are pregnant or nursing, or will be within six months.   Any change in your hormone levels could also cause changes in the tissue in your eyes.

Past eye surgery may also be an absolute disqualifier.   However, modern techniques can sometimes be used to improve the results of earlier, less-sophisticated techniques.

Lasik is out if you have cataracts or suffer from advanced glaucoma.  If your cornea is too thin, your eye problems are too severe for lasik eye correction to be considered.

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