Is LASIK or laser eye surgery safe for teenagers in the long run I'm 22 with -3 eyesight in both eyes and wondering if it's a good option for me

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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Yes, LASIK is safe at 22 for stable numbers‚Äîget corneal thickness and stability checked before deciding.

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