LASIK surgery targets the cornea only — it does not directly affect the retina. However, patients with high myopia who have pre-existing retinal conditions require a thorough retinal check before LASIK.
Key Facts
- LASIK reshapes the cornea — the retina is not touched during surgery
- High myopia is associated with retinal thinning and tears (unrelated to LASIK)
- A retinal evaluation is part of the pre-LASIK assessment for all high myopia patients
- LASIK does not cause retinal detachment in eyes without pre-existing retinal disease
- Eyes with retinal holes or detachment may not be LASIK candidates until retina is treated
Guidelines & Tips
- All Centre For Lasik patients get a dilated fundus examination pre-operatively
- If retinal pathology is detected, retina treatment (laser coagulation) is done first
- Post-LASIK, retinal risk depends on the underlying myopia — not the LASIK procedure
- Patients with high myopia should get annual retinal checks even after LASIK
- Report any sudden flashes of light, new floaters, or curtain-like vision loss immediately
- LASIK is safe for retinal health in the vast majority of patients — risk is from myopia itself, not surgery
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