Who Can Have Laser Eye Surgery?

If you’re considering a vision correction treatment, the first step is to determine whether you are the right candidate for surgery.

• Refractive errors – You could be suitable for laser eye surgery if you suffer from a refractive error such as myopia (short-sightedness), hyperopia (long-sightedness), or astigmatism (blurred vision).
• Prescription limits – first, you need to consider the prescription limits for laser eye surgery. If your prescription is low – for example, if it is under 0.75 – and you do not have astigmatism, you may not be able to have laser eye surgery. Any patients that require very strong glasses may not be suitable, i.e. with prescriptions over +5.00 and -10.00. However, there are alternative treatments available for such circumstances.
• Prescription stability – Patients are also required to have a stable prescription before opting for laser eye surgery. This explains why some patients are not eligible for this treatment before they turn 18. Our team of trained clinicians can help assess the stability of your prescription.
• Age factor – As you grow older, your eligibility for laser eye surgery might change due to the natural ageing of your eye. Factors such as the cornea (outer surface of the eye) can evolve as people get older. Therefore, older patients might be better suited for lens replacement surgery.
• Book a free consultation – Every individual is different, which is why it is essential to have an in-depth assessment beforehand. All Optegra patients can benefit from a free, no obligation consultation conducted by one of our experienced ophthalmic surgeons. They will determine your suitability and which laser eye treatment is best for you.