Eyesight laser (femto lasik) if have glaucoma
Age 27
I have had glaucoma for the past 4–5 years, which was detected early because my father also has glaucoma. I have only a small amount of vision loss, and with glasses I can see normally. I also have high myopia (around -6 to -7), which I have had since 2011.
I am now considering LASIK or another laser vision correction procedure to remove my glasses. During my corneal tests, the doctor told me that glaucoma does not affect refractive error (blurred vision caused by weak eyesight) and that glaucoma and laser vision correction are two separate issues. He said that having glaucoma does not automatically prevent me from having vision correction surgery.
The doctor also mentioned that if all the required tests are normal and I am considered a suitable candidate, I can proceed with Femto-LASIK.
Could you please tell me if LASIK or a similar procedure is generally possible for someone with glaucoma? If yes, what precautions or instructions should be followed? If not, why?