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In mild stage open angle glaucoma in 1 eye is it safe to have lasik surgery. is there a risk it will permanently raise eye pressure & treatment change?

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Should be OK: You however need to discuss this with the ophthalmologist that will do the lasik. There are certain parameters that need to be measured to see if you are a candidate. Also, lasik thins the cornea making the eye pressure measurements less reliable.

Dr Witlin and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/10/2018

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