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Friday, February 19, 2010

How old do you have to be to have vision correction surgery?

The minimum age for vision correction surgery is typically 18. But, there are many factors to consider aside from age. For example, the patient must have healthy eyes with a stable vision prescription for at least two years before having LASIK. Younger patients’ eyes might not be fully developed and can change over a year, like their height or shoe size. These patients may need to wait a few years before the procedure is done.

While no one is too old for vision correction surgery, we have San Diego LASIK patients in their 70s and 80s, candidates for the surgery must not have any eye diseases like cataracts or glaucoma, which can develop as we age.

For a video preview of a laser vision correction procedure, click here. And, to see if you are a good candidate for vision correction surgery, contact our office for a complimentary evaluation.

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posted by Clearview Staff at 9:10 PM

Saturday, January 16, 2010

Treating Nearsightedness with Implantable Contact Lenses

At the ClearView Eye and Laser Medical Center, Dr. Sandy T. Feldman meets with patients from Solano Beach, Poway and all over San Diego who are looking to get rid of their glasses or contact lenses with laser vision correction. However, while not all patients are candidates for LASIK surgery, other options are available. For example, patients that are moderately to highly nearsighted may be good candidates for Implantable Contact Lenses.

A good Implantable Contact Lens candidate will:

• Suffer from moderate to severe nearsightedness
• Does not qualify for or want to have LASIK or another laser vision correction procedure like PRK [photorefractive keratectomy]
• Has a stable prescription and healthy eyes
• Is between the ages of 21 and 45
• Has not had previous ophthalmic surgery
• Does not have a history of eye disease such as iritis, glaucoma or diabetic retinopathy.

To learn more about the implantable contact lens procedure, click here to watch an informative video. For additional questions on the Implantable Contact Lens procedure or to schedule a complimentary vision correction consultation, contact us.

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posted by Clearview Staff at 9:04 AM

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