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2017-06-19 04:58:57
Recently I had an eye examination for lasik.i am myopic with-3.5 power to both my eyes.My scan results are fine but during the retinal examination they found a small hole in my left eye.They asked me to go for barrage laser before lasik..Can I opt lasik with this retinal hole.Pls suggest me the right treatment I should opt for healthy vision
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Hello Retinal hole is a risk factor for retinal detachment We usually advise for barrage laser before Lasik This is very simple procedure

Answered2017-06-25 06:48:13

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Get barrage laser done first.  Wait for 3 weeks and then undergo LASIK

Answered2017-06-19 12:09:59

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