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Is it possible for laser eye surgery to make your eyesight worse than it was previously?

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Dr. Tim Conrad answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

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.

Dr Tokarz and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/10/2015

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If i get laser eye surgery at age 16, could vision possibly get worse after the procedure?

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Is it a bad idea to have laser eye surgery at such a young age at 16? My vision gets worse every year and i don't want to wait until i'm in my mid 20s

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It is 2 yrs since I had cataract surgery in my right eye. Now I have a very mild case of After Cataract . Since I am blind in my left eye from an accident, I only have this my right eye. If I do not have the Yag laser will it stay same, or get worse?

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