IS LASIK RIGHT FOR YOU?

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Health Tip: Is LASIK Right for You?
Guidelines for the ideal candidate
By Diana Kohnle
Sept. 20

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(HealthDay News) -- LASIK surgery is performed on the eyes to improve vision, often reducing the need for glasses or contact lenses.

NOTE: LASIK IS LASER EYE SURGERY;

The U.S. National Library of Medicine, in cooperation with the American Academy of Ophthalmology, lists these guidelines for the ideal LASIK candidate:

* Being at least 18 years old. But, in some cases, young children with one very nearsighted eye and one normal eye may benefit from LASIK.
* Women should not be pregnant or nursing.
* Having healthy eyes with vision prescriptions that are relatively stable.
* Candidates should not be taking certain prescription drugs, including Accutane or oral prednisone.
* Being in overall good health, without chronic conditions such as diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, glaucoma, herpes eye infections, or cataracts.
* Being unsatisfied with wearing glasses or contacts.
* Having realistic expectations of the surgery and results.

Copyright 2008 HealthDayNews, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

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