You should not be taking prednisolone or immuno-suppressant drugs
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You should have a stable glasses prescription for at least a year
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Your cornea must be thick enough to allow tissue removal for laser refractive surgery safely
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You have healthy eyes, in particular it may not be advisable to proceed if you have pre-existing dry eye problems, corneal scarring or keratoconus
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Your corneal shape must also meet our stringent guidelines for treatment protocols
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It is recommended that you are in good general health, in particular, autoimmune diseases and poorly controlled diabetes may limit the effectiveness of the surgery or result in problems with the healing process
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If you do not meet these criteria, there may be other treatment options available for you, so please ask.
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Treatment is not advisable if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.