Atopy is an allergic response normally inherited. It is possible
that a person with untreated atopy may have conventional or custom
wavefront
Lasik,
All-Laser Lasik,
PRK,
LASEK,
Epi-Lasik,
RLE,
P-IOLs or other
refractive surgery procedures, but there may be a significantly
increased risk of
DLK of the patient elects to have Lasik or All-Laser Lasik.
People with atopy who are taking oral systemic non-sedating histamine
receptor 1 antagonist do not have any higher risk of DLK than people
without atopy.
People with atopy tend to develop the classic allergic diseases
-- atopic dermatitis (skin rash, itching), allergic rhinitis (hay
fever), and
asthma.
Atopy involves allergic response to common environmental proteins
such as house dust mite, grass pollen, and food allergens.
If you are taking the appropriate medications, you should not
have any higher risk of DLK than a patient without atopy, however
you should be certain to discuss this issue with your doctor.
If you are ready to choose a doctor to be evaluated for conventional
or custom
wavefront
Lasik,
All-Laser Lasik,
PRK,
LASEK,
Epi-Lasik,
NearVision CK,
RLE, or any
refractive surgery procedure, we highly recommend you consider
a doctor who has been evaluated and certified by the USAEyes
nonprofit organization. Locate a USAEyes Evaluated & Certified
Lasik Laser Eye Surgeon.
