Laser eye surgery is a popular and effective way to correct vision problems, but it is not suitable for everyone. Patients with autoimmune diseases, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, glaucoma, cataracts, and those who are pregnant or breastfeeding are not good candidates for the procedure. Additionally, those who take certain prescription medications, such as steroids or acne medications, may not be able to have laser eye surgery. People under 20 years old may also need to wait until their prescription has stabilized for at least 12 months before undergoing the procedure.
It is important to remember that if your vision problems cannot be corrected with eyeglasses or contact lenses, laser eye surgery is unlikely to be a solution. At your consultation, your surgeon will thoroughly evaluate you and let you know if you are suitable for laser eye surgery. If your prescription has been stable for 12 months and you have an otherwise healthy eye and are in good general health, you are likely eligible for the procedure. However, if you have dry eyes or unusually thin or irregular corneas, your surgeon may recommend alternative treatments such as ASLA or SMILE. It is normal for there to be some variation between eyeglass tests, but if you're in your early twenties and there's a progressive increase in myopia, you'll likely have to wait before having laser eye surgery. It is very important that we identify those who are not suitable for laser eye surgery and do not undergo the procedure if it is unlikely to give an excellent result.
Laser eye surgery can restore vision through laser eye surgery, refractive lens exchange, and laser cataract surgery; however, it is not suitable for everyone.
