Is it safe to get LASIK 3 months before becoming pregnant?

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I want to conceive after 3 months and at the same time i want to get lasik surgery now. My power is - 3.75 in both the eyes. I want to know whether it is safe to get eye lasik before pregnancy?

Michael K. Tracy, MD · Answer

Pregnancy causes changes to the cornea. Women should not have LASIK if they plan to become pregnant in the next six months.

Joseph Dello Russo, MD · Answer

Let's assume you have had an experienced surgeon evaluate and clear you as a good candidate. If so there is plenty of time to have LASIK and be healed before three months have expired .    If you have PRK instead of LASIK you will need to use ant-inflammatory drops for at least six weeks which could conceivably interfere with pregnancy as well as breast feeding.   The bottom line is to choose LASIK instead of PRK.

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