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If i don't get lasik eye surgery, does that increase my chances of getting an eye disease in the future?

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No: Having lasik laser eye surgery is not preventative of future eye diseases. It simply reduces or eliminates the need for vision correction.

Dr Van Dis and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/20/2014

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