Before scheduling your evaluation, consider the following characteristics of a good candidate:
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18+ years or older
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Tired of wearing glasses or contact lenses
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No prescription change in glasses or contacts in the last 1-2 years
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Have reasonable expectations for the procedure and understand the risks and benefits
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Not pregnant or nursing
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No corneal diseases or collagen vascular diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis
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No significant problems with wound healing