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Can you get lasik surgery if you have an amblyopic eye?

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Dr. Jay Bradley answered

Specializes in Cornea, Cataract, & Refractive (LASIK & PRK) Surgery

LASIK in amblyopia: In most cases, lasik can be considered as long as patient wishes to proceed after informed consent and they are good candidates otherwise.

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Answered 12/11/2012

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Dr. Tim Conrad answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Yes, but: Lasik will not make this eye see better than it could with glasses or a contact lens.

Answered 1/14/2013

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