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Is it possible for laser eye surgery to make your eyesight worse than it was previously?
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Not likely: Laser vision correction works very well and is safe. Problems are rare but do occur. Some of these can lead to worse vision. Discuss your concerns with a surgeon who does these procedures.
Answered 2/10/2015
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