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2021-05-20 15:03:03
Does lasik surgery is a right option or not with a power of -3 or should I take my eyes in risk  kindly suggest...
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Hi It's a cosmetic surgery for mild to moderate myopia. Lasik is not a risky procedure. I had glasses.... Did not like wearing them... Got lasik done... It was my decision. Decide yourself... If you are happy with glasses, wear them.

Answered2021-05-20 15:07:58

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Surgery is always a surgery.. See the risk benefit ratio for urself. As such lasik procedure are safe now a days

Answered2021-05-21 02:23:55

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