I have vision problems and I'm considering eye surgery but I'm not sure where to start. What type of surgery would be best for me LASIK or something else? Also, can you recommend a good hospital or clinic for the procedure? I'm a bit nervous and would really appreciate some guidance

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While LASIK is the most common surgery for refractive errors, there are other procedures that have similar procedures or goals. Refractive laser surgery options include: LASIK. The surgeon uses a laser or blade to create a flap in the outer layers of the cornea.

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