In general, excimer lasers that are FDA-approved for LASIK surgery performed in the United States can correct up to approximately -11.00 diopters (D) of nearsightedness, up to +5.00 D of farsightedness, and up to 5.00 D of astigmatism.
What prescription is too low for LASIK?
To qualify for the newest LASIK technology (topography-guided LASIK), your refractive prescription should fall within the following: Up to -8.0 diopters of nearsightedness, or. Up to -3.0 diopters of astigmatism, or.Jun 9, 2016
Can you get laser eye surgery with a high prescription?
High prescription doesn't count you out as a candidate for laser eye surgery. With modern technology, virtually any prescription can be corrected, including extremely high prescriptions. The average patient (meaning nearsighted) I perform LASIK on is 3.00 diopters.Oct 8, 2015
Can you get LASIK with high prescription?
While LASIK can be used to correct many vision problems, to achieve the best results, your prescription should not be too high (whether you are nearsighted, farsighted, or suffer from astigmatism).Jul 15, 2019
What prescriptions are too high for LASIK?
- Nearsighted ness up to -8.0 diopters.
- Astigmatism up to -3.0 diopters.
- Nearsightedness with astigmatism up to -9.0 diopters.