Singapore has one of the countries with highest success and safety ratings for Lasik surgeries.
Source : Ministry of Home Affairs, Singapore.
But does that mean Lasik is suitable for everyone?
Before rushing down to the nearest Lasik practitioner, save yourself the rejection and cost of the consultation fee by evaluating yourself for the criteria below:
Age of at least 18 years or above;
Stable vision for at least a year;
No known eye disease or eye infections[ cataracts, glaucoma ];
No history of herpes simplex affecting the eyes;
Pupil size of less than 8mm;
Overall good health [ no HIV, diabetes, lupus, etc ];
Not pregnant or breastfeeding;
Not undergoing hormone therapy;
Psychologically sound.
Today is 18th March 2009
Time is 10:14 hrs
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