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Lasik Eye Surgery While Breastfeeding
I am a breastfeeding mom who considers lasik eye surgery. I know that vision can change during pregnancy, but does the same apply to breastfeeding? Is it better to wait?
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shuparale
in Brampton, ON
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Breastfeeding and LASIK
When patients come to my practice to be evaluated for LASIK and report that they are pregnant, I recommend that they wait until they are 3 months post-partum before having LASIK. Pregnant women tend to retain fluid and this can be true of pregnant women's eyes as well. With more fluid, the shape of the eye may change causing a chance in your prescription. As far as breast-feeding is concerned, I did my Fellowship in Utah and many of my female patients nursed their children for a year...
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Using a breast pump can allow breast feeding women to consider LASIK
Using a breast pump can allow breast feeding women to consider LASIK. I am more concerned about the post-operative meds (eye drops) than changing vision which is unlikely.
New York Ophthalmologist
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LASIK while breastfeeding
While you are breastfeeding, your eye prescription may change slightly. Additionally, medications are given during the procedure and after, which may appear in breastmilk. Therefore, it is recommended that you wait until you discontinue breastfeeding.
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