Patient selection criteria for laser refractive surgery

Age 18 years or older with appropriate expectations

Stable refraction at least one year

Myopia between -.50 and -12.00 diopters

Astigmatism ≤5.00 diopters

Hyperopia <+6.00 diopters

Absence of ocular contraindications:

Keratoconus, pellucid marginal degeneration, keratoglobus

Herpetic keratitis

Progressive myopia

Corneal disease*

Glaucoma*

Cataract*

Any other preexisting pathology of the cornea or anterior segment, including scarring, lagophthalmos, severe dry eye and blepharitis*

Absence of medical contraindications

Uncontrolled vascular disease

Autoimmune disease

Immunosuppressed/immunocompromised

Pregnant or nursing

History of keloids

Diabetes mellitus

Absence of use of systemic medication such as isotretinoin, amiodarone

* Determined by ophthalmologist.

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