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Eligibility for lasik

2021-08-07 15:45:56
Power ,-8.75D including cyl power and corneal thickness 580 and k value 47.83 , docter said ok to go for lasik but what is that k value and am i good for lasik
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Steep K value. Avoid any procedure on your eye until necessary. Get evaluated by a cornea expert for detailed opinion in a clinic.

Answered2021-08-09 13:37:07

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Hi.. Mostly things are looking ok ..the thickness and map .you can do more detailed evaluation by advanced screening by Pentacam if needed . But mostly looks like to ahead for Lasik.

Answered2021-08-09 16:09:09

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