It’s important that you fully discuss your current health condition with your eye doctor before deciding to undergo refractive eye surgery. Generally, these are the preconditions to be a good candidate:
You must be at least 18
Refractive results are permanent; the procedure is not for anyone younger than 18 who could still be undergoing significant changes in vision.
You are not pregnant or nursing
Pregnancy can cause changes in hormone levels that can lead to temporary vision and eye conditions, so it’s best you wait till later. Medications for Refractive surgery could also be absorbed through your mucous membranes, and could potentially harm your fetus.
You should disclose your use of prescription drugs with your doctor
Some prescription drugs can impact on refractive results. They could delay healing or decrease best-corrected vision. Some medications can also cause dry eye which, in turn, could make you susceptible to corneal scarring. Your doctor first will know your best recourse.
Your vision must be stable
You are not a good Refractive candidate if your eye prescription fluctuates. Blood sugar fluctuations, wearing contacts, and aging can cause your prescription to change – since refractive is a permanent procedure, a stable prescription is essential before having Refractive eye surgery.
You are in good general health
Medical conditions, including many autoimmune conditions, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, glaucoma, or cataracts can negatively affect Refractive results. You should have had no eye infections or injuries within a year prior to undergoing Refractive , otherwise you risk corneal scarring.