Hormonal changes during pregnancy, breastfeeding, perimenopause, or certain treatments can alter your vision and tear film, so timing is key.
How hormones affect suitability
Fluctuating hormones can temporarily change prescription and dryness, making results less predictable.
- Worsening dry eye symptoms around hormonal shifts
- Small but meaningful changes in glasses prescription over short periods
- Use of hormonal therapies, such as HRT or contraception, that may also influence dryness
- Need for stable measurements over time before surgery
- Often wiser to wait until a new hormonal baseline is reached
Planning surgery around life stages
Thoughtful scheduling helps ensure long‑lasting, comfortable results.
- Postponing elective laser during major hormonal transitions where possible
- Optimising dry eye and lid health with targeted treatment beforehand
- Monitoring refraction and corneal scans over several months to confirm stability
- Discussing long‑term expectations, such as presbyopia, in relation to age
- Choosing the most suitable procedure once hormones and vision have steadied
