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Is myopia surgery safe?

I have myopia and want to fix it. Is myopia surgery safe?

4 Answers

Any type of surgery always has risks depending upon your age, your health, your eye health, and medications you may be taking. Myopia surgery can be considered depending upon your amount of myopia and your corneal thickness
Which refractive surgeries are available to you will be determined by having a full eye exam with dilation done. Then your refractive surgeon can provide you the options and educate you as to the risks, pros, cons, costs, and long-term effects of any surgery that will be available to you. Good luck and best wishes.
yes
you need to have a preop evaluation to determine if you are a good candidate
It’s a safe surgery
All surgery has risks. Safety is relative. Your surgeon should inform you as to the degree of risk the particular treatment presents for you.