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My cornea thickness is 457 both eyes. Powers R -8.0, CYL -0.75, L -3.0, CYL -1.25. Am I eligible for LASIK RelEx/LASAK/FLAPLESS?

ChintanpandyaOct 9, 2016
My cornea thickness is 457 in right eye and 458 in left eye. My Powers: Right SPH -8.0, CYL -0.75, Left SPH -3.0, CYL -1.25. Am I eligible for relex/LASAK/Flapless surgery? Which is the best option of refractive surgery for me? I am very much concerned about stromal bed. I don't want a surgery at a risk of my eyes strength and corneal instability. My cornea topography monometry all other results are normal. Eye health is good. No other complications.

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Dr. Liviu Saimovici, MD
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Answered on Oct 11, 2016
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Dr. Deborah DiStefano, MD
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