The Ideal Refractive Surgery Candidate:
- Is over 18 years old
- Has had stable vision/refraction for at least six months
- Has refractive error(s) that fall within treatment range
- Does not have a systemic disease or condition that could impair the procedure or healing process
- Has been educated about the procedure including its risks and benefits
- Understands that the goal of surgery is to improve vision and reduce dependence on glasses and contact lenses
- Has sufficient corneal thickness to allow safe and effective ablation