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Laser eye surgery
Is there any risk involved in laser eye surgery? I have a short sight with power 2.5.
I have read there are risks involved. Please advise.
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Success rate of lasik is 96%
There may be some minor side effects like dryness,haloes etc but these subside with time
Serious side effects like infection are very rare
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Dr. Nandini Chandak
Cataract and Refractive Surgeon
12 yrs exp
Kolkata
Lasik is a very simple procedure which is done under topical anaesthesia. Pre LASIK check is mandatory. If all is clear the procedure takes 15minutes both eyes and you get back to routine work.
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Dr. Nikhil Negalur
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Thane
Today Laser surgery is very safe. You need to get a few mandatory tests done prior to the procedure.
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