If you've heard about Lasik surgery, you may have heard that this surgery can fix vision problems, so you no longer need to wear glasses or contacts. While this isn't guaranteed, it's true for many patients who get this surgery. While many people are interested in getting this surgery, only some are good candidates. You will need to see an optometrist before a referral to a surgeon for Lasik. When you're interested in getting this type of surgery to correct your vision, call us at Ritz & Johnson Fashion Eyecare Center in Ocala, FL, to be screened and find out whether this surgery may be right for you.

Eye Health

To get this surgery, you'll need healthy eyes with a history of good eye health. When you see the optometrist, they will look at your eye health history and decide whether your eyes are healthy enough for this surgery. You will also likely get an eye exam to test you for several eye diseases and conditions. Many of these can make you a poor candidate for the surgery because they would complicate the surgery and keep you from having a good result. For example, conditions like cataracts, macular degeneration, and glaucoma are all conditions that can keep you from getting this surgery. In addition, if you have had eye injuries or previous surgery on your eyes, you likely aren't a good candidate.

Overall Health

You may have other health conditions unrelated to the eyes, which cause you to be a poor candidate. These conditions include diabetes, which can affect the eyes quite a bit and make them harder to heal. In addition, if you have an autoimmune disorder or a pain problem like fibromyalgia, it could make healing more painful or complicated. Our optometrist will review your health history and ask questions about your overall health and any conditions you may have.

See Our Optometrist

If you are a good candidate for Lasik surgery, you can be referred to an eye surgeon so that they can further discuss your health. Call our Ritz & Johnson Fashion Eyecare Center in Ocala, FL, to see our optometrist. Contact our office at (352) 732-7900 to schedule an appointment.