If you’re one of the many bespectacled people who have considered LASIK laser eye surgery, you may have heard of the term “eligibility criteria” or something similar. Basically, are you suitable for LASIK?

While the definitive answer to this question lies with your eye specialist, there are some general guidelines that can help you know whether to expect a resounding “yes, you are!” or a disappointing “no, unfortunately not.”
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Picture this: It’s the dead of night. Only a sliver of moon is visible through the clouds, casting deep, motionless shadows across your house. Suddenly, the stillness is broken by a tinkling noise from downstairs. You awaken with a startle, eyes frantically blinking away the sleep. It sounds like an intruder! Trying to pull your legs out from under the covers, you rub at your eyes to clear them but your vision is so blurry you can hardly see your slippers on the floor. It’s so hard to see… not only because it’s dark but because you’re also myopic and you broke your glasses two weeks ago and your contact lenses are in the bathroom drawer but you don’t think you could see well enough to make it to the bathroom, especially when your slinky cat has a penchant for tripping unsuspecting humans. Meanwhile, the intruder has stolen all your fine china and the good cutlery you bring out when your in-laws come for dinner.
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