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Myopia correction surgery
I have add corrective glasses since I was 8 years old. Currently, I am a -5.5. Is LASIK an option for me. I am also concerned about the risks involved. I dont wanna damage what I have right now.
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you are a fit case for lasik provided all the preoperative tests support it.
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Doctor will perform few tests like Pentacam to check corneal thickness and topography and retinal evaluation and if all these tests are normal then lasik can be done without fear
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