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Corneal thickness - Lasik

2020-01-18 13:07:46
What is the minimum saftest corneal volume/thickness,  needs to remain on eye after LASIK procedure?
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Hello Though residual stromal bed of 250 micron must be there but its better to have 300 micron. This value excludes flap thickness

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