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title: Is PRESBYOND surgery suitable if you are pregnant?
description: "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…"
url: "https://bluefinvision.com/knowledge-base/topics/suitability/is-presbyond-surgery-suitable-if-you-are-pregnant/"
updated: "2025-12-30"
category: Suitability
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# Is PRESBYOND surgery suitable if you are pregnant?

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