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Can Laser Treatment Be Recommended For A Lactating Mother?

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Posted on Fri, 24 Oct 2014
Question: I want to get my eyes operated through laser technology for getting rid off from my eye number. I am currently breast feeding my 3 months old son. Can I go ahead with my eyes being operated for laser or i should do only when i stop breast feeding.
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Answered by Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju (40 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Better postpone.

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX,

My personal advice to you is better you go for laser once you stop breast feeding.
Before and after surgery doctor would prescribe medication like antibiotics or other medication like steroid drops which can pass in breast milk.
Laser|(LASIK) not advisable during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

If you have any queries I will be happy to help you.
Thank you.
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Can Laser Treatment Be Recommended For A Lactating Mother?

Brief Answer: Better postpone. Detailed Answer: Hello XXXX, My personal advice to you is better you go for laser once you stop breast feeding. Before and after surgery doctor would prescribe medication like antibiotics or other medication like steroid drops which can pass in breast milk. Laser|(LASIK) not advisable during pregnancy or breastfeeding. If you have any queries I will be happy to help you. Thank you.