LASIK
eye surgery is known to be highly effective in correcting common
vision problems. The procedure uses laser technology to reshape the
patient’s cornea underneath a corneal flap; and results in the
patient being able to see more clearly without the aid of eyeglasses
and other corrective lenses.
While
LASIK has a very high rate of success and is considered to be a very
safe procedure, it is not for everyone. In some patients, certain
pre-conditions can affect the outcome; while in others, LASIK may
simply not be the appropriate treatment. To maximize the chances of
success and to determine suitability for the procedure, pre-testing
needs to be done on patients. Specifically, some of the information
that the eye doctor needs to know are the following: