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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I had Lasik surgery 5 years ago but my vision has gotten worse again now I have -0.75 in my left eye and -1.75 in my right eye. Is implantable contact lens surgery an option for me at this point? I'm worried about my vision getting worse and want to explore other permanent solutions.

Yes, ICL is a viable option post-LASIK regression‚Äîget evaluated by a refractive surgery expert.

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I'm a little concerned about my eye health and wanted some guidance. I have cylindrical power of 1.75 in both eyes, and I usually wear my glasses for reading, writing, using my phone or computer, and watching TV. Is it okay if I skip wearing them during other daily activities? I'm wondering if that would affect my vision or eye health. Could you give me some advice on this?

No you have to use it continously f notyour powe would increase and might lead to serious problems

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Is it okay to switch from eye drops to ointment gel twice a day for dry eyes after LASIK surgery? The drops don't seem to help much and it's been 8 months since my procedure

ophthal opinion is advised for tt.

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