I have had hypothyroidism and have taken Euthyrox for eight years. I remain under a regular endocrinological care and have my hormone levels within the normal range. My refractive error is -3 in the right eye and -2 in the left eye. Am I eligible for laser vision correction?

Thyroid diseases, such as hypothyroidism (Hashimoto) or hyperthyroidism, are not a definite contraindication to laser vision correction. However, to be qualified for the procedure it is necessary to present a certificate from your endocrinologist which confirms the degree of the disease, hormonal balance and lack of contraindications to laser vision correction. Thyroid diseases may prolong the eye healing process and thus the recovery period following the procedure. Your refractive error is within the laser operative range, so it can be corrected through a laser surgery. During the preliminary qualifying examination numerous tests are run whose results determine the most suitable method of the procedure and enable the doctor to present the expected results of the correction.