LASIK may reduce dependence on glasses or contact lenses for some patients with nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism. However, not everyone is a good candidate. A LASIK evaluation helps determine whether your eyes are healthy enough for laser vision correction and whether LASIK is the right option for your prescription, corneal shape, age, eye health, and lifestyle.

PRK is a laser vision correction option that may be recommended for certain patients who are not ideal LASIK candidates. Like LASIK, PRK reshapes the cornea to improve how light focuses on the retina, but the procedure is performed differently.