Dr. Gilberto Griffin is affiliated with Associated Retinal Consultants of Arizona. He is board certified in ophthalmology and is a fellowship trained vitreoretinal surgeon. He comes to the Eye & Laser Center to provide Arizona residents with advanced retinal care, including Photodynamic Laser Therapy for retinal degeneration, laser therapy for retinal vascular diseases, and retinal detachment surgery.
One thing is certain when it comes to Lasik Eye Surgery Albuquerque, offers plenty of opportunities and options. Your biggest question is whether or not Lasik surgery is good for your particular needs. There are some people who are better candidates than others. You'll need to talk to your ophthalmologist to know if you're a good candidate for laser eye surgery, but some of the information below will help rule out obvious problems.
Who makes a good candidate for Lasik surgery?
Lasik eye surgery is best suited for people over the age of 18 in most cases, but sometimes it is necessary to wait longer. The main concern is to wait until the condition of your eyes, specifically your vision, remains stable for at least one year. This is generally something that happens around the age of 18.
This procedure is not suitable for women who are nursing or pregnant. It simply isn't worth the risk to the unborn child. It is also not suitable for those who do not have healthy eyes; however, most people who have vision problems have relatively healthy eyes. This procedure is not good for those who have damaged corneas and certain diseases that impact the eyes.
You must also have realistic expectations of what the surgery can mean for you, and of the risks involved in the procedure before being labeled an ideal candidate. There are risks involved in every surgery no matter how minor. The same holds true for Lasik Eye Surgery Albuquerque ophthalmologists want you to be aware of those risks and the fact that you may not experience perfect vision after the procedure.
The numbers in favor of you having good results are impressive, but there is a risk involved that it will not help or may make matters worse. You must understand this before the surgery in order to be considered.
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