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Can PRK improve presbyopia after a failed artificial lens replacement?
Can I have LASIK if I am a glaucoma suspect?
Does piloting a long-haul flight affect LASIK if it's done the same day as the flight?
How many times can a person have LASIK eye surgery safely?
Are there helpful treatments for neuropathic corneal pain?
Can PRK surgery cause recurrent corneal erosion?
Should you have LASIK if you have cataracts?
Can I get LASIK to partially correct my vision?
Is surgery possible for adults with amblyopia?
How long will the gas bubble stay in my eye after retinal detachment treatment?
Can I have PRK after laser retinal surgery?
Can I get LASIK for three refractive errors?
Is it safe to get LASIK with pigment dispersion syndrome?
Why do I see light streaks after LASIK?
Can you get LASIK with ectodermal dysplasia?
Will idle LASIK machines work correctly after the pandemic?
Can I wear glasses after LASIK to improve monovision?
Why do I get halos inconsistently when driving at night?
If I had strabismus surgery as a child can I still have LASIK?
Can I keep my eyelash extensions on during LASIK?
If I have Adie’s pupil, am I still a good candidate for LASIK surgery?
Can LASIK surgery cause choroidal neovascular membrane?
Why do I have to have LASIK done after I have had YAG surgery?
Can I have LASIK with high blood pressure and chronic iron deficiency?
Is it normal to feel like there is an eyelash in my eye after PRK?
Can I have LASIK if I have pigment dispersion syndrome?
Would LASIK complicate monitoring and detection of glaucoma?
If I had surgery for a genetic eyelid condition, can I also have LASIK?
Did LASIK surgery make my low light vision worse?
If I have thin corneas, will SMILE work better than LASIK for me?
Can I smoke marijuana after refractive surgery?
Will my flying and diving affect LASIK surgery healing?
When is it OK to get pregnant after LASIK?
Is my cornea thick enough for LASIK?
Does previous scleral buckle surgery prevent me from having vision-correction surgery?
Is it best to select a cataract surgeon who also does LASIK when looking for someone to do post-LASIK cataract surgery?
If you had LASIK surgery over 15 years ago, and your vision is starting to get worse, can you have it done again?
Is a pregnancy test required or recommended before LASIK?
Why are my eyes dry after LASIK?
Why do I have retinopathy if I don’t have diabetes or high blood pressure?
How will my prior LASIK procedure affect cataract surgery?
Is laser cataract surgery recommended for patients who have had LASIK?
Should I have laser incision or not for cataract surgery?
Swollen Cornea and Bowman's Membrane After Cataract Surgery
I have a thickened cornea and need cataract surgery—is this a problem because of the thick cornea?
I am 57 years old and have been using reading glasses for computer work, reading books, etc. Would laser refractive eye surgery fix this?
Is LASIK Possible With Keratoconus?
What is the treatment for corneal edema?
What is the normal healing time following an astigmatic keratotomy and what normal side effects should one expect?
Is eye pain common post LASIK surgery? How long does the cornea take to heal after LASIK?
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