Good Eye Health
It’s important that you have general good eye health in order to be a candidate for an intraocular lens or IOL. If you have underlying diseases like macular degeneration or glaucoma, your procedure may not be successful. It’s also important that you talk with your eye doctor about any past eye trauma, as this could also affect the success of your IOL surgery.
Stable Prescription
In order for your care provider to determine the correct lens power for your IOL, it’s important that you have a stable prescription. Seeing your eye doctor regularly can help them determine whether your prescription is stable enough to make you a good candidate for an artificial lens.
Adequate Cornea
Your cornea needs to be thick enough to support your IOL. People who have thin corneas may be more likely to experience complications that can negatively affect their eyes after surgery.
No Eye Trauma
If you’ve experienced eye trauma that has affected the structure of your eye health, it can impact whether you’re eligible for intraocular lens implants. Eye trauma can lead to complications such as corneal irregularities, damage to the iris or lens, or even conditions like glaucoma or retinal detachment, which may affect the success of IOL implantation.
We’re Here to Meet Your Eye Care Needs
Our team is excited about getting to know you and learn more about your eye care needs. Dr. Murrell and the rest of our eye care team stay on top of the latest medical research to ensure that our patients get industry-best care. We love what we do, and we’ll work closely with you to ensure that you feel comfortable with your vision procedure through every step of the process. We’d love to talk with you about how we can help you see comfortably and clearly. Reach out to us by calling 806-351-1177 today to schedule a consultation.