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Would having keloids prevent me from undergoing lasik surgery?
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No: Keloid formers can have lasik safely.
Answered 1/10/2013
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Keloids and eyes: No--keloids form because of hyperactive cells called fibroblasts in the skin. Keloids do not form in the eyeball itself which is where the Lasix (furosemide) is performed. The skin of the eyelids is not affected by Lasix (furosemide) surgery.
Answered 3/17/2017
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