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  • 27 Years
  • 14/08/2025

is lasik surgery safe in the long run? i'm 27 and my prescription has been stable for a year at -5 and -4 in both eyes but i'm worried about potential side effects years later

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Dr. Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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ophthal opinion is advised to the pt.

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