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Docs, could a type 1 diabetic have laser eye surgery?
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Yes: In fact over 20 years ago lasers were used to coagulate multiple small vessels on the retinas of diabetics in an effort to control diabetic vascular abnormalities.
Answered 5/15/2014
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