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Lasik and Eye Allergy. Can I Get Lasik While I'm On Eyedrops?

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i've been wearing lenses for 10 years( that never hurt me) and i got allergic conjunctivitis for 7 days i'm now on patanol and steroid and my doctor advised me to have lasik and told me that all the work is on the cornea and its ok to do while i'm on treatment. can i do it while i'm on the drops or should i wait till the allergy subsides and i stop the drops??

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