The treatment should not be performed on person:

	With uncontrolled vascular disease
	With active autoimmune or collagen vascular diseases (e.g. lupus, scleroderma, Rheumatoid Arthritis, etc.)
	Who are immunocompromised or on drugs or therapy that suppress the immune system
	With signs of keratoconus (progressive steepening of the cornea)
	Who are pregnant or nursing
	With residual, recurrent, or active eye disease(s) or abnormality
	With active or residual disease(s) likely to affect wound healing capability
	With unstable or uncontrolled diabetes
	With progressive myopia or hyperopia
	With uncontrolled glaucoma
	With previous herpes infection of the eye

If you know that you have any of these conditions, you should inform Dr. Ruff. In addition, if you have any other concerns or possible conditions that might affect your decision to undertake LASIK surgery, you should discuss them with Dr. Ruff.