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I have had LASIK two years back. My power was -6.5 D. What would be my corneal thickness now roughly. Does the corneal thickness after LASIK increase as the eyes heal?
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Corneal thickness doesn't​ increase after lasik surgery , thickness left after lasik surgery remains through out life
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