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Why isn't a small difference like 0.5D seen as a big deal for Lasik surgery? I'm curious because I've heard mixed opinions and want to understand if it really makes a difference in outcomes

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

General Practitioner

MBBS
6+ Yrs

refractory error correction and visual acuity tests advised followed by an ophtahmologist opinion .

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Consult a Ophthalmologist

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