No. PRESBYOND, like other laser refractive procedures, is not recommended during pregnancy.
Reasons to avoid surgery in pregnancy
Both safety and accuracy are affected.
- Hormonal changes can alter corneal curvature and refraction temporarily
- Safety of some peri‑operative medications in pregnancy is uncertain
- Elective surgery is generally deferred to minimise risk to mother and baby
- Unstable refraction during pregnancy compromises long‑term accuracy
- Standard refractive guidelines advise waiting until postpartum stabilisation
Recommended plan
Delay until after delivery and recovery.
- Use glasses or contact lenses during pregnancy
- Re‑check prescription several months after childbirth
- Reassess candidacy once hormones and vision have stabilised
- Optimise overall systemic and ocular health in the meantime
- Consider surgery only when long‑term needs are clear
