Am I a candidate?

If you are considering LASIK or Laser Vision Correction, you must:

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Have healthy eyes which are free from eye abnormality (for example: scar, infection, etc.).
• Be nearsighted or farsighted.
• Be informed of LASIK risks and benefits as compared to other available treatments for nearsightedness (myopia) or farsightedness (hyperopia).

Contraindications

You should not have refractive surgery if:

• You have collagen vascular, autoimmune or immunodeficiency diseases (for example, lupus).
• You are pregnant or nursing.
• You show signs of keratoconus (corneal disease).
• You are taking one or more of the following medications: Accutane (isotretinoin) Cordarone (amiodarone hydrochloride).

Warnings

Discuss with your doctor if:

• Your nearsightedness is changing.
• You are diabetic or have severe allergies.
• You have had Herpes simplex or Herpes zoster.
• You have a medical condition you are uncertain about.

Precautions

The safety and effectiveness of the Excimer Laser System has NOT been established in:

• Eyes with disease or corneal abnormality (for example, scar, infection, etc.).
• Eyes with previous surgery or injury to the center of the cornea where LASIK will be performed.
• Eyes with abnormal blood vessels within 1.0 mm of the center of the cornea area where LASIK will be performed.
• Patients under 18 years of age or patients with an unstable refraction.