You may not be a good candidate
for refractive surgery if:
You are not a risk taker. Certain complications are unavoidable
in a percentage of patients, and there are no long-term data available for current procedures.
It will jeopardize your career. Some jobs prohibit some refractive procedures. Be sure to check with your employer/professional society/military service before undergoing any procedure.
Cost is an issue. Medical insurance will not pay for refractive surgery. Although the cost is coming down, it is still significant.
You required a change in your contact lens or glasses prescription in the past year. This is called refractive instability. Patients who are (1) in their early 20s or younger (2) whose hormones are fluctuating due to disease such as diabetes (3) who are pregnant or breastfeeding, or (4) who are taking medications that may cause fluctuations in vision, are more likely to have refractive instability and should discuss the possible additional risks with their doctor. Click to Continue
