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Why do you have to take zymar drops before your lasik surgery?
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Prevents infection: Zymar is an antibiotic, commonly used to prevent infection. Many surgeons use zymar, but there are many drops that can be used for this purpose.
Answered 7/4/2012
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Preop antibiotic: Preoperative antibiotics are used to decrease your risk of infection.
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