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2021-05-29 06:07:54
Sir I am 19 years old my pervious eye prescription was -2.00 but after recheckup there is only increase of 0.25 cylindrical power there is no increase in spherical power can I go for Lasik at 20 years old please suggest me🙏
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0.25 is not very significant, U have get a PENTACAM scan done to see the health and strength of your cornea. If scan is normal and other tests are normal, YES you can go for Lasik surgery.
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Get PENTACAM scan and go to Lasik surgeon for detailed examination.

Answered2021-05-29 06:20:40

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