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LASIK and progressive myopia
Hi, an ophthalmologist once told me I couldn't undergo LASIK because of my worsening nearsightedness and astigmatism. Is this true?
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There is no use of getting lasik done when the myopia is not stable for at least one or two yrs.please share the glasses prescriptions of last 5 yrs so that a better opinion about progress of myopia can be given.
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LASIK is advised when refraction or power if Glasses become stable
So your Ophthalmologist is right if he is delaying your LASIK surgery
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