Is my vision treatable and stable?

Each procedure is approved to treat certain degrees of vision correction. Extreme nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism are generally not treatable with refractive laser surgery. The risk of surgery may not be worth the possible benefit. Talk with your eye specialist about whether one of the laser procedures might work with your vision.

Also, your vision needs to be stable with only minor changes for at least a year. In particular, people who are nearsighted often have vision changes through their teenage years and into their early twenties.

Certain conditions and medicines — pregnancy, breastfeeding, steroid medicines — may cause temporary changes in your vision. Wait until your vision has stabilized before considering LASIK eye surgery.