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I just had an eye infection, can i get lasik?
7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
After it is gone: Most eye infections heal with the surface going back to normal. When that happens, if you qualify in other regards, you can get lasik. Hopefully the infection did not cause scarring or other permanent damage. Your lasik surgeon can clarify this for you.
Answered 4/26/2012
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Eye infection LASIK: No, you have to wait until 2 weeks after your eye infection is resolved.
Answered 11/7/2012
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Lasik: The infection needs to be treated and completely gone prior to lasik surgery.
Answered 1/16/2013
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