LASIK Guides
LASIK and Autoimmune / Chronic Conditions
Updated 7/2/2025
Some autoimmune and chronic conditions affect wound healing or dryness. Eligibility is individualized.
Conditions that prompt extra caution
- Autoimmune diseases with active inflammation or poor wound healing
- Uncontrolled diabetes or thyroid disease impacting ocular surface
- Severe dry eye syndromes
What surgeons evaluate
- Disease control and medication stability
- Corneal mapping and thickness
- Tear film quality and meibomian gland function
Timing and clearance
- Coordinate with your primary or specialist for clear documentation of stability.
- Tackle ocular surface disease before surgery.
Alternatives when needed
- PRK instead of LASIK in select corneas
- ICL or lens‑based procedures when surface or tissue considerations make corneal surgery less ideal
Informed decision
Share a complete medical and medication history. Your surgeon will recommend the safest path and timing—sometimes that’s not LASIK, and that’s okay.
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