Who is NOT a Good Candidate for LASIK?

LASIK works well for the right patients, and good results depend almost entirely on who we say no to.

1. You are under 18 (or your prescription is still changing)

Omani regulations require patients to be 18 or older for refractive surgery, but we want at least 12 months of stable prescription.

2. You are pregnant or breastfeeding

Hormonal changes alter corneal thickness and tear film. We do not operate on pregnant or breastfeeding patients.

3. Your cornea is too thin or too steep

We measure pachymetry and run Pentacam topography. Forme fruste keratoconus is the single scariest hidden disqualifier.

4. Your prescription is outside the safe range

Myopia above -10 D, hyperopia above +4 D, or astigmatism above 5 D cylinder.

5. You have uncontrolled dry eye

Severe dry eye with Schirmer's < 5 mm or Sjögren's syndrome is a red flag.

6. Active eye disease

Glaucoma, active uveitis, herpes simplex keratitis, forming cataract, or proliferative diabetic retinopathy.

7. Systemic conditions

Uncontrolled diabetes (HbA1c > 8%), autoimmune diseases, immunosuppression.

8. Certain medications

Oral isotretinoin, amiodarone, chronic systemic corticosteroids.

So if LASIK is not for me, what is?

Other options at Finland Eye Center include Femto-LASIK, CLEAR, PRK/TransPRK and ICL.