There are benefits and risks associated with LASIK. Here are a few questions
you should ask your doctor to find out if you are an ideal candidate:
• Has your glasses or contact prescription changed in the last two years?
• Do you have a chronic illness that may interfere with healing?
• Do you have eye problems besides needing glasses or contacts?
• Do you take steroids or any other drugs that might prevent healing?
• Do you wear glasses only some times or need an unusually strong prescription?
• Do you have dry eyes?
To schedule an appointment for your free consultation with a Loyola ophthalmologist, call (888) LUHS-888. Visit www.LoyolaMedicine.org/lasik to read FAQs and more stories like this one.
Source: American Academy of Ophthalmology.