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Had a cornea ulcer in the centre of eye - is Lasik an option for me?

Carer 1926Aug 13, 2022
Hi I have had a cornea ulcer in the centre of my eye . I am 53 years old and was a contact wearer is lasik an option for me or not due to my age and location of cornea scar

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