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Laser vision correction treatments are a safe way to effectively remove vision defects, and thus eliminate the need to wear contact lenses or glasses. People with diabetes must take into account that this disease is one of the contraindications to the procedure. Only in some cases, the doctor may allow a diabetic to undergo the procedure. This is determined by qualifying tests.
Diabetes mellitus – contraindication to laser vision correction
Diabetes is a contraindication to laser vision correction, but it is not an absolute contraindication. It all depends on the type of disease and its severity. If not present diabetic changes, especially at the fundus, or only to a small extent, there is a chance of qualifying for laser vision surgery. The final decision will be made by the doctor on the basis of qualifying tests. He will also have to take into account other contraindications to laser vision correction surgery.
Unfortunately advanced diabetes disqualifies from laser vision correction surgery. In the case of a developed disease, additional eye disorders often appear, which are also contraindications for laser correction of myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism. These include cataracts, secondary glaucoma, and wasting diabetic retinopathy.
Read more about the limitations of vision correction: Can anyone get laser vision correction? Contraindications to the procedure
Diabetes and qualification tests for laser vision correction
If there are no clear contraindications to laser vision correction in diabeticsqualification tests are the final way to determine the feasibility of an approach to surgery. They are performed on both eyes, even if only one of them is to be treated.
Intraocular pressure is measured, eye biometry is assessed, visual acuity and visual field, the type and size of the defect are assessed, the thickness of the cornea and the condition of the eye fundus are measured. Interestingly, it is the fundus examination that will help detect whether the patient has developed diabetic retinopathy. If so, it is imperative that treatment for this condition is started to prevent complete loss of vision.
The price of the qualifying examination package for laser vision correction it is in the range of PLN 200-300. A patient qualified for surgery may also opt for the Wavefront procedure, which includes additional tests – wave front analysis combined with a detailed corneal topography. This is associated with higher costs of the operation itself, but also minimizing the risk of complications in the form of the halo effect and worse night vision.
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Laser vision treatments for diabetes
Adverse changes in the eyesight are frequently observed in diabetic patients. Progressive visual disturbances and eye damage in diabetes can even lead to blindness. Although diabetes often prevents laser vision correction from being performed, other laser eye treatments are recommended for complications such as diabetic retinopathy. The aforementioned retinopathy causes damage to the small blood vessels of the retina, and therefore is performed in its case retinal laser therapy.
Laser treatments are also used in the treatment of glaucoma (endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation with a diode laser) and cataracts (femtosecond laser).
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