Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is not fully understood and so how it
may affect
refractive surgery results also is not fully understood.
Many doctors have reported success with refractive surgery on
patients with MS, but you can expect to be warned that not all
issues are clear. You would probably be asked to sign an additional
informed consent specific to MS.
Some doctors are concerned that the increase in
IOP during
Lasik,
All-Laser Lasik, and
Epi-Lasik may be more problematic in MS patients. These
doctors prefer
LASEK,
PRK,
CK,
RLE,
P-IOL, or other procedures that do not require an increase
in intraocular pressure.
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 Surgery Doctor.
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