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Can LASIK fix farsightedness?

I have farsightedness. Can LASIK fix farsightedness?

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Yes, farsighted LASIK can be done but there are a few factors that need to be considered. You must be at least 18 years of age, have had a stable, consistent prescription, and have no other corneal problems or other eye problems that will limit the success of having LASIK being done. You can hope to achieve 20/40 corrected vision which is certainly OK to function and to drive. But, if you are hoping for perfect, long-term 20/20 vision, I would discuss this and all of your concerns with your ophthalmologist/refractive surgeon. Good luck and best wishes.
Yes LASIK can fix farsightedness. It fixes lower degrees of farsightedness than nearsightedness You can go up to 4 units of farsightedness as long as you are a good candidate for LASIK sugery.