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When is the best time for college students to get prk?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

PRK: If u implied photo refractive keratectomy, then your best bet is to consult an opthalmologist.

Dr Hadied and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/9/2013

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