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  • female
  • 30 Years
  • 14/08/2025

i have a -2.5 power for short sight and i'm considering laser eye surgery but i've heard there are risks involved can you tell me what kind of risks i should be aware of before going ahead with it

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Dr. Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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  • MBBS
  • 6+ Yrs
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