Is LASIK Surgery Right For You?

Is LASIK Surgery Right for You?

If you no longer want to wear eyeglasses or contacts, you may be considering surgery to address your vision problem. LASIK surgery is one of the most popular eye surgeries people choose. This laser refractive surgery can quickly give you hassle-free vision with little or no pain. It typically involves an optometrist using an excimer laser to apply ultraviolet light to alter the cornea's shape. At Andrew Stone Optometry in Columbia, we offer great eye and vision care services, including consultations about eye surgery.

What Can Be Treated with This Laser Refractive Surgery

In a healthy eye, images are focused right on the retina for clear vision. LASIK surgery can be used to treat all eye and vision complications that cause images to be focused in front of or behind the retina, such as:

• Nearsightedness: Also called myopia, this vision complication allows you to see things close by clearly, but far-away things are blurry. For instance, you will have no problem reading a book in front of you, but you will have trouble reading far-away road signs as you drive.
• Farsightedness: Also called hyperopia, this vision complication allows you to see far-away things clearly, but close things are blurry. For example, you can clearly see road signs while driving, but you have trouble reading a book in front of you.
• Astigmatism: This vision complication results from an abnormal curvature of the cornea, causing overall blurry vision for both close-by and distant objects.

If you have any of these vision complications, consult your eye doctor about the possibility of getting this laser refractive surgery.

Who Can Have LASIK Surgery?

You can only have this laser refractive surgery if your vision is fully developed. This means it is not suitable for children, teenagers, and some young adults. The eye doctor will also likely not recommend the surgery if you have:

• Dry eyes
• Keratoconus
• Herpes simplex that affects the eyes
• Keratitis or uveitis
• Cataracts
• Glaucoma
• Large pupils

Need a Reputable Optometry Clinic in Missouri?

If you are in the Columbia, MO area, schedule an appointment at Andrew Stone Optometry. We are among the state's most proficient optometry practices. Contact us today at (573) 445-7750 for more information on treating various eye and vision complications from our optometrist.

If you are interested in learning about non-surgical ways to correct your vision without wearing contacts or glasses during the day follow this link.