Eligibility for Laser Vision Correction, Eye health examination, LASIK/PRK, laser vision correction, No more glasses or contacts.
The best way for you to determine your suitability is with a thorough eye health examination at Queensland Laser Vision. Appropriate candidates must be at least 18 years of age, have good eye health and their vision stable for at least 12 months.
There are a number of factors that might make you an appropriate candidate for LASIK/PRK laser vision correction. These include: your prescription, the health of your eyes, the thickness of your corneas, the size of your pupils, health and integrity of your tearfilm and most importantly the specific lifestyle needs you wish to accomplish through the elimination of, or decreasing your dependence on, glasses or contacts.
We can correct the vision of people with Short and Long sightedness, Astigmatism, and Reading prescriptions.
The decision to have Laser Vision Correction is an important one that ultimately, only you can make. It is important that you have realistic expectations and that your decision is based on facts, not hopes or misconceptions. The goal of the LASIK /PRK procedure is to reduce your dependence on corrective lenses.
Patients over the age of 40 who experience presbyopia, may be able to overcome this condition with the treatment known as monovision.
