Calgary Optometry Centre addresses laser eye surgery issues, questions & news:
Who Qualifies for Laser Refractive Surgery?
To be a candidate for surgery, you must meet each of the following criteria:
- Be at least 18 years
of age.
- Have eyes that are
in the correctable prescription range (see chart below).
- Have had stable
vision for the past year—slight prescription changes may not disqualify
you.
- Have eyes free from
complicating injuries and diseases (assessed individually).
- Must not be pregnant
or nursing.
Laser Surgical Outcomes:
Amount of Far or Near Sightedness |
20/20 or Better |
20/40 or Better* |
+4.00
to +6.00 |
68%
|
90%
|
+2.00
to +4.00 |
70%
|
95%
|
+1.00
to +2.00 |
80%
|
95%
|
0 |
—
|
—
|
-1.00
to -2.00 |
87%
|
98%
|
-2.00
to -4.00 |
83%
|
97%
|
-4.00
to -6.00 |
83%
|
97%
|
-6.00
to -8.00 |
77%
|
94%
|
-8.00
to -10.00 |
75%
|
94%
|
-10.00
to -12.00 |
75%
|
93%
|
-12.00
to -14.00 |
75%
|
91%
|
-14.00
to -16.00 |
75%
|
90%
|
*
20/40 = Considered functional vision. Individuals are permitted
to legally drive without glasses or contact lenses.
Note: If necessary,
a second procedure or enhancement may be possible to provide the ideal
outcome.
Source: Gimbel Eye Centre
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