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What are signs that lasik surgery is required?

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Correction of vision: When a person has myopia(nearsighted) or hyperopia(farsighted) and would like to see without any glasses or contact then lasik surgery is indicated. Lasik surgery indicated for the patients who are good candidate for surgery. This evaluation is done by the eye doc.

Answered 1/5/2013

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None: Lasik surgery is an elective procedure. There aren't any signs that would make it a requirement. There may be situations (or simply the desire) when lasik can provide a greater convenience where other methods of vision correction are undesired.

Answered 1/6/2013

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Dr. Jay Bradley answered

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

LASIK: Lasik surgery is never required since it is an elective surgery. If someone has a glasses prescription and wishes to decrease their need for glasses or contact lenses, then lasik can be considered.

Answered 1/13/2013

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