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Retinal Detachment and Laser Eye Surgery?

ken64Sep 10, 2012
i recently had a detached retina that was treated successfully. What are the risks of having laser eye suregery after a retinal detachment. Does PRK or Lasik offer any advantages/disadvantages? I am a healthy 48 year old male.

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Dr. Michael K. Tracy, MD
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Answered on Sep 19, 2012
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Dr. Emil William Chynn, MD, FACS, MBA
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Answered on Sep 17, 2012
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