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There are many reasons someone may not be a good candidate for LASIK. I recommend patients not have LASIK surgery if their level of nearsightedness or farsightedness is too great (fortunately, there are alternative surgeries for many of these patients), if they have only one "good eye" and can't see well out of the other eye even with glasses or contacts, or have abnormal corneas. These are a few of the main problems I see, although there are many more.

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Which websites have information about laser eye surgery?

I am also considering laser eye surgery. It is very affordable these days. Here are some facts about laser eye surgery: http://www.medicinenet.com/lasik_eye_surgery/article.htm


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/some of the drawbacks to laser surgery are pore damage, skin burn, and most of all the cost is very high. the laser debrasion can cause rosacea, acne,or post laser skin problems


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Can you be terminated for having surgery?

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What are some laser eye surgery risks?

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What problems does laser surgery for eyes fix?

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Is laser eye surgery for everyone who is nearsighted?

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