Am I eligible for laser eye surgery?Hi, it’s Matt Russell from VSON Laser Vision Specialists. So many people wonder, “Am I eligible for laser eye surgery? In this blog post, I’ll give you a few ideas on how to find out.Advances in laser eye surgery technology mean that the majority of people are eligible for laser eye surgery. In the past, people used to think that you had to have a certain prescription. But nowadays, we can treat virtually all prescriptions with laser eye surgery.The limits that the current technology can treat is long-sightedness up to around plus four, right down to the other end of the spectrum, which is short-sightedness up to minus 12. Now that’s a massive range, and most patients fall within that range.If you don’t fall into that range, we also have new alternative technologies. For example, with ICL lens implant technology, we can treat up to minus 20 and up to eight to nine units of astigmatism. What the patient experiences is not hugely dissimilar to having laser eye surgery.It’s very rare for a patient to come and see a modern refractive surgeon nowadays and for them to be turned away. That’s really rare.In terms of astigmatism, when people say, “Oh, I have too much astigmatism to have laser eye surgery”, actually 99.9% of the time, they are wrong. We can treat up to four units of astigmatism. Some lasers can even treat up to five units of astigmatism. If you’ve got more than five units of astigmatism, you are off the scale. That’s incredibly rare.To learn more about laser eye surgery and discover which eye treatment is best to free you from the hassle of glasses and contact lenses, book a free laser vision assessment today.Found this post useful? Please share!Home » LASIK » Am I eligible for laser eye surgery? Search for: ARE YOU SUITABLE?Check your laser eye surgery suitability online with our free LASIK self-testTAKE SUITABILITY SELF-TESTOUR MOST POPULAR PROCEDURESLASIKSmartSightICLLens ReplacementPRKRefractive cataract surgeryFAQsDISCOVER IF YOU CAN BE FREE FROM GLASSES AND CONTACT LENSESThe best way to find out if lens surgery is right for you is to have an in-person assessment. You’ll get a clear answer from our experts on your suitability and vision correction optionsBOOK A FREE ASSESSMENTHi, I’m Dr. Matthew Russell, your laser and cataract surgery specialistHI I’M DR. MATTHEW RUSSELL YOUR LASER EYE AND CATARACT SURGERY SPECIALISTWith over 15 years of experience, I enjoy the privilege of helping patients of all ages reclaim clear vision or preserve it for as long as possible.Vision correction and high-precision cataract surgery hinge on the expertise and skill set of the provider who also has access to the most precise tools for the job. Ophthalmic surgeons like me know how to make treatment safe, comfortable and positive for the patient. They know how to minimise the risk of complications and maximise successful outcomes.I have a passion for helping my patients enjoy the clear, high-definition vision they need to live rich and active lives. Now, I have hand-picked a team of professionals that share my passion and commitment to exceptional care.Dr. Matthew RussellMBChB, FRANZCO MORE ABOUT DR. RUSSELL