Is LASIK Surgery Right for You?

If you have been considering vision correction methods and want to know if LASIK surgery could be the right choice for you, we at Fletcher Family Eyecare in Jonesboro, AR, provide vision care services, including evaluating patients' candidacy for LASIK procedures. Understanding the surgery can help you decide if LASIK is an option you should consider.

What Is LASIK Surgery?

LASIK is a surgical procedure intended to help reduce dependency on eyeglasses or contact lenses. An eye doctor utilizes a special precision laser to reshape the front corneal surface of the eye in order to improve visual acuity. It is a mostly safe and reliable surgical vision correction option. During a thorough eye exam, an optometrist on our optometry team can conduct the necessary tests to help determine if an individual’s vision issues fall within the treatable range for LASIK.

Who Is a Good Candidate for LASIK?

So how do you know if LASIK may be right for you? There are a few key criteria that indicate you could benefit from laser vision correction surgery. Patients who experience nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism within a certain prescription range and have healthy eyes can potentially achieve good vision from LASIK. Adults with stabilizing prescriptions that have relied on glasses or contacts are often good candidates.

During your comprehensive exam, a Jonesboro eye doctor on our team will conduct measurements and assessments of your vision health and structure to advise if you meet the requirements for getting LASIK surgery. Depending on factors like prescription degree and corneal shape, we may instead recommend alternative vision correction options better suited to your needs. With our guidance, we at Fletcher Family Eyecare help patients navigate the variety of vision correction methods available today.

Get Eye Care from an Eye Doctor Near You

If you're wondering whether LASIK could free you from glasses and contacts for good, schedule an appointment with our optometry team at Fletcher Family Eyecare in Jonesboro, AR. An optometrist on our team will perform the necessary  exams and measurements to help you get the best vision. Call today to find out if you’re ready for LASIK surgery. Call us at (870) 930-9200 for eye care from an optometrist near you.