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LASIK after Smile Relex due to regression. Is this safe or high risk?

Sparkie33Aug 1, 2018
I had smile Relex 3yrs ago but in the past 8 mnts my eyesight has regressed quite rapid & now have to wear glasses for driving for general short sightedness.I returned to my opthalmologist who said that he can perform Lasik on my right eye to correct again& this will hopefully solve issue. is this a safe procedure to do following on from smile Relex&is it a good idea to do it now or should I wait until my prescription stabalises as I dont want my eyesight to further regress in another 3yrs?

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Dr. Jay Bansal, MD
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Answered on Aug 2, 2018
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Dr. Ahad Mahootchi, MD
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