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Do I need to stop wearing contacts before I get VICL EVO Visian?

asaleh30May 11, 2023
I had a consultation and pre-op exam for visian evo icl. I read online on the FDA site and star surgical site that one should discontinue contact lens wear for 1-2 weeks before the pre-op exam in order to obtain correct refraction measurements. My doctor did not inform me of that. It was also stated in the consent I was asked to sign after I paid the deposit. Im looking for honest advise. The doctor that I chose is one of the top for icl in NYC.

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Dr. Murat Un, MD
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Answered on Nov 13, 2023
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