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A member asked:
Is refractive surgeries like lasik are psk safe and healthy? i have got -5.0 power. pls recommend.
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Yes: Both lasik and prk are effective and safe procedures.
Answered 3/1/2013
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Also ICL: Another alternative to consider is implantable contact lenses. These do not change the shape of the eye the way that lasik or prk can. Check out http://www.2020vision.Com/procedures_icl.Html.
Answered 10/23/2013
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