LASIK is purely an elective procedure. Among the alternative to having the surgery are the following:

	Eyeglasses/spectacles
	Contact lenses
	Photo refractive Keratectomy (PRK)
	Radial Keratotomy (RK)
	Automated Lamellar Keratoplasy (ALK)
	Orthokeratology
	Hexagonal keratotomy
	Corneal relaxing incision
	Intracorneal Ring
	Intraocular contact lens (investigational)

If you have any questions about these options, please discuss them with Dr. Ruff.