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Hi Doctor I am patient of spondyloartheritis can I under go Lasik surgery there won't be any issue post surgery
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People with spondyloarthritis are more prone to Dry eyes.
So you may experience dry eyes post LASIK.
There are many tests which are required to determine the fitness of someone for LASIK surgery.
Kindly get an online consultation to address all your concerns
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Dr. Saba Kausar
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Please consult online
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
44 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Dry eyes will be problem. Pl consult lasik surgeon for further evaluation and treatment. Pl use lubricant eye drops.
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Dr. Nikhilesh Shete
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
2 yrs exp
Sangli
Dryness would be the concern , take opinion of cornea specialist
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