Nystagmus is the rapid and jerky involuntary movement of the eye. Refractive surgery is sometimes impossible for individuals with nystagmus, but not always. Newer excimer lasers
used for conventional or
wavefront
custom
Lasik, All-Laser Lasik, PRK, LASEK, and Epi-Lasik have the ability to follow these movements.
CK does not use tracking, however the doctor may be able to fixate the eye during treatment for successful CK.
Lens based surgery techniques P-IOL and RLE do not require tracking as the eye is anesthetized and fixated during surgery.
An evaluation by a competent refractive surgeon can determine if
a person with nystagmus is a viable candidate for any type of refractive surgery.
If you are ready to choose a doctor to be evaluated for conventional
or
wavefront custom
Lasik,
All-Laser Lasik,
PRK,
LASEK,
Epi-Lasik,
NearVision CK,
RLE, or any
refractive surgery procedure, we highly recommend you consider
a doctor who has been evaluated and certified by the USAEyes
nonprofit organization. Locate a USAEyes Evaluated & Certified
Lasik Laser Eye Surgery Doctor.
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