I would like to undergo a laser vision correction surgery. My refractive error is -7 dioptres in the right eye and -6,5 dioptres in the left eye. I have a few questions regarding the qualifying examination and the procedure itself:
1. I have mild hypothyroidism. Do I need a certificate from my endocrinologist attesting to the lack of contraindications to the surgery that I should show the doctor during the qualifying examination?
2. Two weeks ago I finished breastfeeding my 2-year-old child (for the last 6 months I breastfed only once a day). Do I need to wait 5 months before I can have the surgery?
3. If I cannot have the surgery earlier than in about 5 months, does it make sense to have the qualifying examination now in order to choose the most suitable method or is it better to wait and make an appointment for the examination in 5 months?
4. I wear contact lenses. Do I need to stop wearing them before the qualifying examination? If so, how many days before the examination should I stop and is it an absolute ban?
5. Will I get a sick note for the convalescence period or will I have to take a holiday leave?
6. What is the waiting time for the examination and the surgery in your clinic?

It is important for the hormonal balance to be stable before the laser vision correction surgery. It affects the results of the qualifying examination as well as the corneal healing process following the procedure. Due to hypothyroidism, which you have mentioned, it will be necessary to provide a medical certificate from your endocrinologist. It should contain information regarding the medications you take and in what dosage, and it should attest to the fact that the level of your thyroid hormones is stable. When it comes to breastfeeding – it is not recommended to undergo laser vision correction earlier than 3 to 6 months after lactation finishes.

As far as making an appointment for the qualifying examination is concerned, the examination results are valid for three months and the examination price will not be deducted from the total cost of the surgery if you make a separate appointment for a different day. However, if you choose a one-day procedure (the examination and surgery on the same day), the cost of the examination is deducted from the price of the bilateral surgery.

Soft contact lenses should not be worn at all (not even for a while) for at least seven days before the one-day procedure or the scheduled surgery. Hard lenses or toric lenses should not be worn for at least 3-4 weeks before the procedure.

There is no need to take any holiday leave as the doctor can give you a sick note that will cover your convalescence period. It is advisable to decide on the length of your sick leave together with the doctor after choosing the most suitable correction method. One-day procedures are scheduled at least two weeks in advance.