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title: "Is PresbyMAX surgery suitable if you take long-term medication?"
description: "Many people on long‑term medication can still have PresbyMAX, but each drug and underlying condition must be reviewed. ## Medication‑related issues Some treatments affect surgery. - Systemic steroids, isotretinoin, or certain acne drugs can impair healing - Immunosuppressants alter infection…"
url: "https://bluefinvision.com/knowledge-base/topics/suitability/is-presbymax-surgery-suitable-if-you-take-long-term-medication/"
updated: "2025-12-24"
category: Suitability
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# Is PresbyMAX surgery suitable if you take long-term medication?

Many people on long‑term medication can still have PresbyMAX, but each drug and underlying condition must be reviewed.

## Medication‑related issues

Some treatments affect surgery.

- Systemic steroids, isotretinoin, or certain acne drugs can impair healing
- Immunosuppressants alter infection and inflammation risk
- Psychiatric or neurological medications may influence consent and cooperation
- Drugs causing dry eye or lid problems affect the ocular surface
- Interactions with prescribed eye drops should be checked

## Best practice before surgery

A detailed medical review is essential.

- Provide a complete list of medications and doses at assessment
- Involve relevant specialists (for example cardiology, rheumatology) as needed
- Optimise control of chronic conditions before elective surgery
- Adjust or time certain medications only on medical advice
- Balance visual benefits against any increased systemic or ocular risk