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2019-11-17 15:38:27
I have been wearing spects for 15 years and I think now my power is consistent, so I wanted to know whether it's a good time to get laser surgery or not ?
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Hello A. Consult local ophthalmologist. He will perform few tests to check corneal topography ,thickness, retinal evaluation. If all are normal then yes ...lasik can be planned

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From number stability point, and age wise , it is a good time..rest evaluation will suggest if you are a proper candidate

Answered2019-11-18 08:01:32

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Prelasik work up is needed to find out whether u r proper candidate for LASIK or not. If pre lasik work up is normal, glass number is constant for last one year , with no local ocular problem , one can be advised LASIK.
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without pre lasik work up , it is difficult to comment upon anything . U can get it done at any time in year .

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