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Could vision get worse after laser refractive surgery?

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Sometimes: After lasik and prk refractive surgery, there is sometimes a change back to some degree of the original refractive needs. This is due to the nuances of biology and does not reflect problems with technique. This is termed regression and can be fixed with an enhancement procedure if needed.

Answered 1/21/2014

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