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HIgh degree of Myopia

2017-12-04 07:34:20
I wear softlens for my myopia, if I'd like to conduct LASIK, should I take out them for a long time before LASIK surgery ?
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Hello For soft lens we should stop wearing contact lens Atleast 2 weeks before lasik and lasik work up

Answered2017-12-04 13:39:43

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I would suggest not to wear contact lenses for 2 weeks before lasik procedure

Answered2017-12-04 13:22:50

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yes you will have to withdraw contact lens atleast one wk before lasik.

Answered2017-12-04 08:05:56

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