Can I have laser eye surgery if I have glaucoma?

Glaucoma itself is not a contraindication to Laser Eye Surgery. Of course it is very important to ascertain the extent of the glaucoma before the patient undergoes any treatment. Glaucoma is a progressive condition that may go onto cause further damage to vision after Laser Eye Surgery.

How can you prevent glaucoma from getting worse?

These tips may help you control high eye pressure or promote eye health.

1. Eat a healthy diet. Eating a healthy diet can help you maintain your health, but it won’t prevent glaucoma from worsening.
2. Exercise safely.
3. Limit your caffeine.
4. Sip fluids frequently.
5. Sleep with your head elevated.
6. Take prescribed medicine.

What is the safest eye drop for glaucoma?

Next came apraclonidine, brand name Iopidine, marketed by Alcon. I did much of the clinical work on apraclonidine, a relatively selective alpha-2 agonist. It is probably the safest drug we have seen so far in the therapy of glaucoma.

Can a 45 year old get Lasik eye surgery?

Why There’s No Upper Age Limit on LASIK The most common range for LASIK patients is between 20 and 45 years old. Vision prescriptions often stabilize in the mid-twenties, so this is a natural time for people to consider LASIK eye surgery.

Does LASIK deteriorate?

But, LASIK is permanent. LASIK permanently corrects the vision prescription that you have at the time of surgery. This means that it cannot wear off. However, any underlying conditions such as presbyopia that progress over time can cause changes to your vision, making the original LASIK procedure less effective.

Can LASIK increase the risk of glaucoma?

The other risk factors for glaucoma are: In patients who are vulnerable to glaucoma, which means that they have optic nerves which are more in danger of disease, LASIK can aggravate the situation. It is because LASIK requires the creation of a corneal flap, followed by re-moulding of the residual cornea to correct the refractive power of the eye.

Can patients with high myopia have LASIK?

Patients with high myopia are known to be at risk of glaucoma. It is this subgroup of patients that usually want laser vision correction for better sight without glasses. They are naturally more susceptible to the disease. This group could have any way developed glaucoma shortly, and LASIK is incidental to the disease process.

How does an eye flap cause glaucoma?

To stabilize the eye during the creation of the flap, the doctor uses a suction mechanism, which increases the eye pressure significantly. This pressure elevation is temporary and but may cause damage to an already vulnerable optic nerve, resulting in glaucoma.

Are steroid eye drops safe after LASIK laser eye surgery?

After LASIK laser eye surgery, all patients have routinely been prescribed steroid eye drops. These eye drops can cause an elevation of eye pressure which can be transient and innocuous or can cause lasting damage to the optic nerve.