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I have a corneal scar due to contact lens on a superficial level. Is LASIK safe for me?

himanshu mFeb 24, 2015
with a depth of .18mm & corneal thickness is .53mm. Corneal sensations and BAD is also normal . is LASIK safe for me? Or should I go for prk or ICL???

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Dr. Mazin Yaldo, MD
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Answered on Mar 3, 2015
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Dr. Martin L. Fox, MD
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Answered on Feb 25, 2015
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