Suitable Candidates for Laser Refractive Procedures
Who are the suitable candidates for laser refractive procedures?
Who are the suitable candidates for laser refractive procedures?
To determine the suitability of a candidate for a laser refractive procedure so as to successfully correct his / her refractive errors (myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism), a detailed and analytical preoperative evaluation is necessary to confirm and determine the appropriate method to be used (Femto – LASIK or trans PRK).
In general, for someone to undergo a laser refractive procedure, he / she should:
Be at least 18 years old
Have stable refractive errors (myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism) without fluctuations
Not suffer from any serious ocular disease – not have a suspicious medical history
Not be pregnant (hormonal alterations can affect refraction)
Not be breastfeeding
Not have a collagen disease
Not have a thin cornea (low pachymetry) and simultaneously have high degrees (diopters) of refractive errors (myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism)
Not have severe dry eye syndrome
Not have any corneal scarring
What are the contraindications for a laser refractive procedure?
The main contraindications for a laser refractive procedure are the following:
Sjögren’s syndrome
Neuropathies
Diabetes mellitus
Ocular herpes
Rheumatoid arthritis
Systemic lupus erythematosus
AIDS
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