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  • 5 days ago

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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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Dr. Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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  • MBBS
  • 6+ Yrs
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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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