- female
- 35 Years
- 14/08/2025
i had a corneal infection a while back and now i'm considering lasik surgery but i'm not sure if that makes me ineligible can you explain who typically can't get lasik and also what's the cost for a cornea mapping test
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Prior corneal infection may affect LASIK eligibility; corneal mapping (~₹1,500–₹3,000) is essential first.
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Consult a Ophthalmologist
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