The following are the guidelines for becoming a LVC candidate. Through care consultation and screening, come patients outside of these parameters may also be candidates.

• -1.00 to —14.00 diopters of nearsightedness
• +1.00 to +6.00 diopters of farsightedness
• 0.75 to 5.00 diopters of astigmatism
• at least 18 years of age for nearsightedness
• at least 21 years of age for farsightedness
• at least 21 years of age for astigmatism
• stable prescription
• Soft contacts out for two weeks
• hard contacts out for one month
• no abnormalities that will affect healing