Diabetic patients have a lot of limitations with surgeries. During PRK surgery, the whole epithelium is removed. Diabetic patients may have problems with healing after the procedure.
A major fluctuation in glucose levels can cause short-term vision problems. Hypoglycemia also causes rapturing of blood vessels in the eye, which can cause infection. Autoimmune diseases are a no-go zone when it comes to most surgeries. People with autoimmune diseases hyper-react to any invasion in their bodies. The body can fight the surgery site and make it worse after the procedure.
Healing can take longer making the surgery site prone to infection. People with autoimmune diseases react to anesthesia and medication differently. You can never be certain that they will recover from the surgery. Pregnant and lactating mothers have fluctuating hormones. They are also predisposed to other conditions such as anemia, hypertension, and hyperemesis gravidarum. Such conditions make them poor candidates for most types of surgery.
They can interfere with proper healing after the procedure. During PRK surgery, strong anesthetic medication is used. Even after the procedure, strong medication is given to reduce pain and inflammation. Eye issues are likely to make you unable to undergo any vision procedures. Auto-immune diseases, diabetes, arthritis and collagen vascular disease can interfere with healing. The use of steroids or certain other medications can also make it harder to heal after PRK. If you have any of these problems or use these medications, you're not a likely PRK candidate.
If you stop using the medication, you still can't get PRK for another 6 months. This is to make sure you've completely healed before undergoing the procedure. You may think that being diabetic wouldn't make you eligible for PRK, but it depends. Eye Physicians and Surgeons, P. Our caring, expert staff is affiliated with the:. Our office can be reached 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Emergency care and weekend and evening appointments are available.
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You may be a better candidate for PRK if you: Have thin corneas and do not qualify for LASIK eye surgery Have mild, moderate, or severe myopia Work in manufacturing, construction, or other jobs in which a corneal flap could be considered a contraindication Participate in martial arts, contact sports, or other activities that could potentially damage the corneal flap Both LASIK and PRK utilize advanced laser technology for incredibly accurate results.
In LASIK surgery, this underlying tissue is accessed through a flap created in the outermost layer of the cornea, or the epithelial layer. Once the eye surgeon has made all the necessary alterations to the cornea with the excimer laser, the corneal flap is replaced and left to heal on its own without the need for sutures.
Conversely, in PRK, the epithelial layer is removed altogether.
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