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What's the procedure for laser eye surgery? - Eye Care (Ophthalmology)
What's the procedure for laser eye surgery?
I have worn glasses since I was a teenager and am interested in laser surgery to permanently correct my vision. What's the procedure for correcting vision with laser? My prescription lens is -5.75.
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Hi Tim, an opthalmologist will be able to advise on the suitability of laser surgery to correct your vision problems. In the meantime, this LASIK FAQ may help you further understand the laser eye surgery process.
Memorial Healthcare Group
Istanbul, Turkey
Hi ,Thank you for your question. My name is Ilhan. I’m the patient coordinator for MEMORIAL HEALTH GROUP ISTANBUL-TURKEY.
BARIS SONMEZ,MD,Assoc.Prof. of Ophtalmology answered your question as follows;
We recommend wavefront guided lasik surgery for the treatment of myopia.
For more information please contact us by viewing Memorial Hizmet Hospital’s profile.
BARIS SONMEZ,MD,Assoc.Prof. of Ophtalmology answered your question as follows;
We recommend wavefront guided lasik surgery for the treatment of myopia.
For more information please contact us by viewing Memorial Hizmet Hospital’s profile.
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