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PRK surgery eligibility

2022-03-06 15:18:12
My eye power is -1(RE), -1.5(LE) for last 5 years. My cornea thickness is 440,460microns.As I have low power, is this thickness enough to do prk as 250micron thickness is needed after surgery.Please suggest.Am I eligible. Thanks in advance.
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Not safe to do any cornea based procedure below a thickness of 470
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can plan phakic iol.... ICL... better and a safer option

Answered2022-03-07 00:17:10

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I do not advised lasik surgery for you.pl consult Ophthalmologist online for better evaluation and treatment.

Answered2022-03-07 01:30:33

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