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Can I go for Lasik at 20 years old I don't like to wear glasses I don't like the concept of contact lens can I go for Lasik at 20 years old but eyes power increase by 0.25 in cylinder no spherical power increase I much worried please help me it is safe to go for Lasik at 20 years old after having increase in 0.25 Cylinder power can it disqualifies you please help me I much worried
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Hello This is not a significant change Lasik can be done provided all eye parameters are in normal range
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This change is not considered as significant. Its safe to undergo Lasik at 20 years of age. Some tests (corneal topography/Pentacam/corneal thickness) will be done before lasik to ascertain that your eyes are safe for lasik
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