Brantford Optometry provides pre- and post-operative care for LASIK surgery patients.

LASIK - Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis - is the most common refractive eye surgery today.

Often referred to as laser eye surgery or laser vision correction, LASIK is used to treat myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. LASIK surgery is performed by an ophthalmologist that uses a laser or small blades to reshape your cornea. Once done, this result is clear, sharp vision close up and far away.

For most patients, LASIK provides a permanent alternative to eyeglasses or contact lenses.

Patients must be at least 18 years of age.

GENERAL HEALTH

Candidates must be in good physical health, and should not have specific health problems, such as uncontrolled diabetes, autoimmune or collagen vascular diseases.

OCULAR HEALTH 

LASIK patients should have no eye diseases, such as keratoconus, glaucoma, cataracts, corneal disease as well as retinal and optic nerve diseases.

EYE CONCERNS

Aandidates should let their eye doctor know about ocular problems, like amblyopia, strabismus, or any other conditions that may affect healing. Patients should be free of eye infections or injury.

STABLE VISION

The patients’ vision must be stable for at least one year prior to the procedure date. Because hormones may affect the stability of eye prescription, pregnant or nursing women are not eligible for LASIK surgery until three menstrual cycles have passed.

CORNEAL THICKNESS

Due to the nature of the procedure, patients must have a minimum corneal thickness of 0.5 mm.

LASIK candidacy is determined on a case-by-case basis that takes into consideration one's eye prescription, medical history and other health factors.