{"id":3534,"date":"2025-06-23T15:31:08","date_gmt":"2025-06-23T15:31:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visionlaser.ch\/?p=3534"},"modified":"2025-06-23T15:31:08","modified_gmt":"2025-06-23T15:31:08","slug":"peut-on-faire-une-operation-au-laser-avec-de-lhypertension","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/visionlaser.ch\/en\/peut-on-faire-une-operation-au-laser-avec-de-lhypertension\/","title":{"rendered":"Can you have laser eye surgery with high blood pressure?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Can you have laser eye surgery with high blood pressure?<\/h1><\/div>

If you have high blood pressure (also known as hypertension), you\u2019re not alone. It affects millions of adults worldwide and is often managed with lifestyle changes or medication. But what if you\u2019re considering laser eye surgery to correct your vision? Can you still have the procedure safely?<\/p>\n

The short answer is: Yes, in most cases, people with well-controlled high blood pressure can safely have laser eye surgery.<\/strong>But there are a few important things to know first.<\/p>\n

Understanding Laser Eye Surgery<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Laser eye surgery\u2014like LASIK or TransPRK\u2014is designed to correct vision by reshaping the cornea, so light focuses properly on the retina. It\u2019s a quick, outpatient procedure that has helped millions reduce or eliminate their need for glasses or contact lenses.<\/p>\n

What Is High Blood Pressure?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

High blood pressure happens when the force of blood against your artery walls is too high. Over time, this can increase your risk of heart disease, stroke, and other issues. It can also affect your eyes, especially if it\u2019s uncontrolled.<\/p>\n

Is High Blood Pressure a Contraindication?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Controlled high blood pressure is not a contraindication<\/strong>to laser vision correction. But if your blood pressure is uncontrolled or if it\u2019s causing damage to your eyes, it could affect your eligibility.<\/p>\n

How High Blood Pressure Can Affect Your Eyes<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Chronic hypertension can lead to a condition called hypertensive retinopathy,<\/strong> where the tiny blood vessels in the retina become damaged. This doesn\u2019t impact the cornea (where laser surgery happens), but it can affect overall eye health.<\/p>\n

Other complications can include:<\/p>\n