[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/www.myeyeclinicgosforth.com\/can-you-have-laser-eye-surgery-with-high-blood-pressure\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.myeyeclinicgosforth.com\/can-you-have-laser-eye-surgery-with-high-blood-pressure\/","headline":"Can you have laser eye surgery with high blood pressure?","name":"Can you have laser eye surgery with high blood pressure?","description":"Can you have laser eye surgery with high blood pressure? In most cases\u2014yes. Learn when it\u2019s safe and what we do to protect your health.\r\n","datePublished":"2025-06-18","dateModified":"2025-06-18","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.myeyeclinicgosforth.com\/author\/myeyeclinic\/#Person","name":"My Eye Clinic","url":"https:\/\/www.myeyeclinicgosforth.com\/author\/myeyeclinic\/","identifier":8,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8387103c2072d667018bc0a76890e72a3a28b15f0cb4d824dadcb29a5e8e13d3?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8387103c2072d667018bc0a76890e72a3a28b15f0cb4d824dadcb29a5e8e13d3?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"My Eye Clinic Gosforth","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.myeyeclinicgosforth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Retina-Sticky-Header-Logo-v2-166x120-Rob-Boyce-My-Eye-Clinic-Newcastle.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.myeyeclinicgosforth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Retina-Sticky-Header-Logo-v2-166x120-Rob-Boyce-My-Eye-Clinic-Newcastle.jpg","width":167,"height":122}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.myeyeclinicgosforth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Can-you-have-laser-eye-surgery-with-high-blood-pressure-Rob-Boyce-My-Eye-Clinic-Newcastle.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.myeyeclinicgosforth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Can-you-have-laser-eye-surgery-with-high-blood-pressure-Rob-Boyce-My-Eye-Clinic-Newcastle.jpg","height":534,"width":950},"url":"https:\/\/www.myeyeclinicgosforth.com\/can-you-have-laser-eye-surgery-with-high-blood-pressure\/","about":["Laser Eye Surgery","Vision Correction Surgery"],"wordCount":366,"articleBody":"Can you have laser eye surgery with high blood pressure?High blood pressure (also called hypertension) is common\u2014especially in adults over 40. If you wear glasses or contact lenses, you might wonder: \u201cDoes high blood pressure mean I can\u2019t have laser eye surgery?\u201dIn most cases, the answer is no. Many people with high blood pressure go on to have safe, successful laser eye procedures.In this blog, we\u2019ll explain:When high blood pressure is a concernWhat we check before surgeryHow we make sure you\u2019re safeWhat your options areCan I have laser eye surgery if I have high blood pressure?Yes\u2014as long as your blood pressure is reasonably well controlled.We treat many patients who take blood pressure medication. If your readings are stable and you\u2019re not experiencing complications, you are likely to be a good candidate.Why does blood pressure matter?Uncontrolled high blood pressure can:Increase the risk of bleeding or complications during surgeryAffect your general healing abilitySignal other health issues we need to consider.That\u2019s why we take it seriously\u2014but we also know it\u2019s manageable for most.What do we check before surgery?At your assessment, we:Measure your blood pressureAsk about medications and overall healthCheck for related conditions (like diabetes or eye pressure problems)Look at the blood vessels in your eyes.We\u2019ll make sure you\u2019re medically fit before moving forward.Does blood pressure affect healing?It can\u2014but again, if it\u2019s under control, healing after LASIK, LASEK or TransPRK is usually normal.We may advise:Extra follow-up visitsA slower return to strenuous activityClear communication with your GP if needed.What if my blood pressure is high on the day?Some people feel nervous at medical appointments, which can raise blood pressure temporarily.If that happens:We may recheck it after a short restWe might delay the procedure if we\u2019re not happy with the readingYour safety will always come first.We\u2019ll never rush or put you at risk.Curious if laser eye surgery is right for you?Take our suitability self-test. It\u2019s quick, free and confidential."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Can you have laser eye surgery with high blood pressure?","item":"https:\/\/www.myeyeclinicgosforth.com\/can-you-have-laser-eye-surgery-with-high-blood-pressure\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]