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Corrective surgery for eye power - 1

2018-08-07 05:24:55
Im using glasses for more than 10 yrs now with the power of - 1 in both the eyes, is it advisable to go for lasik corrective surgery to get rid of glasses or is there any other way
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Hello This is not very high power In my private practice,I usually don't recommend LASIK for this small power But yes...LASIK can be done for cosmetic purposes

Answered2018-08-07 10:26:31

YESNO

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Yes for next 10 yrs you can get rid of the glasses.

Answered2018-08-07 06:06:10

YESNO

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