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  • female
  • 30 Years
  • 14/08/2025

I want to ditch my glasses and get LASIK surgery but I'm not sure how to go about it can you tell me what the process is like and if it's safe for my eyes

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LASIK is a safe, quick outpatient procedure with fast recovery; consult an ophthalmologist for a pre-op assessment.

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Consult a Ophthalmologist

Answered 14/08/2025

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