To treat visual issues, including nearsightedness and farsightedness, LASIK surgery utilizes a laser to reshape the cornea, or the outer part of the eyeball. It allows many individuals to avoid using glasses or contact lenses. However, not everyone is fit for such a procedure. At Dr. Dorothy Park & Associates in Columbia, SC, our eye doctor will determine if you can get LASIK surgery and will ensure that your eyes and vision are at their best.

Conditions Treated by LASIK

Nearsightedness (Myopia)

Light rays focus in front of the retina and impair distant vision when your eyeball is somewhat longer than normal or when the cornea bends too sharply. It is a condition in which you can see things that are close, but not distant. Things near you can be seen more clearly, while objects that are far away cannot.

Farsightedness (Hyperopia)

This is a condition in which you can see distant objects but not close ones. Light concentrates behind the retina instead of on it when you have a shorter than usual eyeball or an overly flat cornea. This causes blurring in both near and far vision.

Astigmatism

Astigmatism causes hazy eyesight in general. It occurs when the cornea bends or flattens unevenly, disrupting the focus of near and far vision.

Characteristics of a Strong LASIK Candidate

For our eye care professional to consider you a suitable LASIK candidate, your eyes must first and foremost be healthy. Any previous injuries or underlying diseases, like eye cataracts or glaucoma, might jeopardize your LASIK candidacy.

Other characteristics for an ideal LASIK candidate include:

• Stable vision with specific prescription limits
• An ideal eye structure that considers the corneal thickness and pupil size

Risks for LASIK Surgery

If you fall under the following categories, our eye doctor will not recommend LASIK for you:

• If you are under 21 years old
• If you have overall poor health
• If you are pregnant

Visit Our Eye Doctor in Columbia, SC for LASIK Consideration

Our eye care professional at Dr. Dorothy Park & Associates in Columbia, SC will help determine if you can get LASIK. If you are considering LASIK in Columbia, our team will perform an eye exam and help you prepare for the surgery. Call us today to schedule an appointment.