• male
• 30 Years
• 14/08/2025

my friend had lasik surgery 8 months back but his vision is still 69 in both eyes is that normal or should we be worried about it

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

General Practitioner

• MBBS
• 6+ Yrs

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8 months post-LASIK with poor vision is not normal—repeat refraction and topography needed; may need enhancement or could indicate regression.

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