“Can diabetics do laser eye surgery?”
I am a 30 year old male. I want to know if diabetics can do laser eye surgery?
8 Answers
There are many types of laser eye surgery for various eye conditions. If you’re considering laser refractive surgery such as LASIK, yes it’s possible as long as your diabetes is under control and you don’t have diabetic eye disease / retinopathy.
Again, it depends if you are in good control. If you are in excellent control and use only oral insulin, you may be a candidate for LASIK.
You mean diabetics have laser surgery? Yes, if you develop diabetic retinopathy ( small blood vessels leaking in the back of the eye. Today, excellent lasers and medications are available. There are such advances in recent years, nobody needs to be blind if we diagnose retinopathy EARLY. Regular (twice a year) eye exams by an OPHTHALMOLOGIST (medical doctor of eyes) will prevent diabetic blindness. Visit eye foundation of America.org
Yes, most diabetics can have laser vision correction. If you have significant diabetic retinopathy, you would likely not be eligible. Usually an OCT would detect any subtle diabetic changes before surgery.
Yes, but poorly controlled diabetes can lead to vision loss.
Yes
Yes, if the diabetes is mild and well controlled.
Usually yes
