Why can you wear contact lenses prior to eye exam but not prior to Lasik?

January 28, 2014
Asked By:tommyt

If you're not supposed to wear contact lenses prior to having LASIK surgery, shouldn't the same thing apply to your regular eye exam? I would think that, in order to get the most accurate prescription, you'd want to refrain from wearing contacts for the same period of time that you would refrain from wearing them prior to LASIK. Can someone please explain this? Thanks!

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