People Who Should Not Have Lasik Performed

Certain people are very bad candidates for LASIK surgery. These include patients with cataracts, advanced glaucoma, corneal disease and thinning disorders (keratoconus or pellucid marginal degeneration), or certain other pre-existing eye diseases affecting vision.

Be sure you fully understand the risks of lasik surgery if you fall into one of the above categories. Less than ideal candidates can't expect to come out of the operation with perfect vision. In addition, your healing rate may be delayed.

You need to he honest with your eye doctor if you supect you fall under the "bad candidate" umbrella. Hiding information could be foolish and leave you permanantly blind. Never take a chance like that. Discuss your medical history fully before deciding upon surgery.