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2018-10-06 13:37:46
I am planning to do Lasik to correct my vision. But my power is -0.5 increased compared to my previous checkup(which is two years ago). My age now is 24. My previous powers are -3.5 on both eyes Now my left eye power increased to -4.0
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Hello Minor variations in power is very common Get LASIK work up done

Answered2018-10-06 21:50:24

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PlPlease get the preoperative check up done at a lasik centre. Please also carry all your previous records. Usually in such higher numbers,an undercorrection is done .might be now it's fully corrected.

Answered2018-10-06 14:26:28

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