I've had scalp psoriasis for years but it's well controlled with treatment would refractive surgery like LASIK be risky for me or is it safe to go ahead since it's only affecting my scalp?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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Scalp psoriasis doesn't affect LASIK safety‚Äîgenerally safe if eyes are healthy.

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Answered 14/08/2025

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