LASIK is safe, effective and convenient type
of laser vision correction for those wanting freedom from the hassle of glasses
and contacts. But sometimes patients think they might just be too old for
LASIK. While the best way to correct both distance vision and the near vision
focusing problem-presbyopia, is with lens
implants for vision correction, a recent study clearly supports that even
at age 65, LASIK is still safe and effective. Reporting in the journal International
Ophthalmology eye surgeons found that even though elder patients
may present greater LASIK restrictions due to lens cataract and other eye
age-related changes, patients 65 years
of age and older that were good candidates LASIK achieved safe, predictable and
effective vision and eye health results.
If you or someone you know is thinking about
the freedom seeing clearly without glasses or contact lenses and is concerned
about whether their age might be a problem, please schedule an appointment so
we can help find out if you might be a candidate for LASIK or lens implants for
vision correction. Please call Michelson Laser Vision at 205-969-8100 to
schedule a free consultation.
