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I have a eyesight problem

2017-07-28 15:15:07
I'm having myopia of glasses -5&-6 for left and right eyes respectively. If I undergo LASIK can it be permanent for life time. Please explain me briefly​ about this surgery.
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Hello There are few pre requisite for Lasik Doctor will perform few tests like schirmer test pentacam test to see corneal topography and corneal thickness and if all these tests are okay then Lasik can be done without fear Power of Glasses ( refraction) should be stable before surgery Success rate is over 96%

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