Are you a good Lasik eye surgery candidates?
13 Medications have drastic effect of Lasik - 1
All medications have side effects and some of those medications
could interfere with your healing or effectiveness after LASIK
eye surgery. To avoid any medication-related complications, tell
your LASIK surgeon about all medications you are taking. There
are some medications that can have a drastic effect on the
results of LASIK eye surgery.
1. Acne Medicine, Accutane
2. Birth control pills
3. Viagra
4. Imitrex
5. Antidepressants
6. Antihistamines
7. Beta Blockers
8. Medications that Immunosuppressants or Steroids
9. Pseudoephedrine and Phenylephrine
10. Sedatives and Muscle Relaxers
11. Cordarone (Wyeth pharmaceuticals)
12. Diuretics
13. Marijuana
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Acne Medicine, Accutane (Isotretinoin,
Hoffman-La Roche, Inc.)
It causes dryness in the eyes, which irritates
the eyes and eyelids.
Accutane is taken for acne and is a form of Vitamin A. It is
usually taken for just four or five months because at high
dosage levels it can have many side effects. It will causes
dryness in the eyes, which irritates the eyes and eyelids.
Chronic dry eyes is a negative factor in LASIK eye surgery
candidacy, because dry eyes are a temporary side effect of
LASIK. As a result, if the patient passes all other
candidacy requirements, have him cease using the medication
six months prior to the refractive surgery.
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Birth control pills
Hormonal birth control pills can cause dry eye, which can cause
LASIK complications. If you are considering LASIK surgery, you should
consider switching to an alternative contraceptive method before and after
surgery.
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Viagra
Viagra does not actually cause any complications with LASIK
surgery, but it can be problematic. The side effects, such as decreasing
vision, light sensitivity, double vision, blurry. Lasik surgeons prefer that
you leave Viagra alone a short while before your surgery, and until you have
completely recovered.
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Imitrex
It will restricting blood flow to areas of the
brain and head, the results of Lasik could be impacted and
healing time is slowed.
Imitrex is a popular medicine used mainly to treat migraine
headaches. It works by restricting blood flow to areas of
the brain and head. This is particularly true of the eye
area since much of the pain of migraines is centered around
the eyes. However, Lasik eye surgery need all of the blood
flow that you can get to the eye to promote speedy healing
of the surgery site. If blood flow is restricted, the
results of the surgery could be impacted and healing time is
slowed. Your doctors will collaborate to find alternative
medicines and treatments for you to take while recovering
from Imitrex Lasik eye surgery.
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