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Had lasik its been a month , right eye perfect left eye 0.5 remaining, is a 0.5 no. worth for doing a resurgery because with both eyes its clear?

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Dr. Tim Conrad answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Wait: You may still get improvement. Wait a few months.

Dr Witlin agreed

Answered 3/3/2013

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Subjective question: As you get older, a little bit of minus power in one eye will help with presbyopia. On the other hand, getting 20/20 without correction is very nice too. I would leave it as is, but that's me and it depends on your needs and preferences.

Dr Titone agreed

Answered 3/30/2013

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A member asked:

Had lasik its been a month , right eye perfect left eye 0.5 remaining, is a 0.5 no. worth for doing a resurgery because with both eyes its clear?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Tim Conrad answered

Dr Witlin agreed

Dr. Keshav Narain answered

Dr Titone agreed

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