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A member asked:

Is it ok to still become a plastic surgeon if i undergo lasik eye surgery?

8 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Dr. Paul Vitenas answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Surgery

Lasik: Yes if you have improved vision following the lasik procedure.

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 8/31/2013

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Yes: One thing has nothing to do with the other. Lasik patients can even become pilots.

Dr Tholen agreed

Answered 4/5/2013

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Yes: Good vision is a must for a plastic surgeon. If the lasik eye surgery improves your vision, it will certainly not hinder the process of becoming a plastic surgeon.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/25/2016

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I'm 6 months post lasik surgery but I still have pain in my eyes usually during sleep on my eyelids with excessive tears but not always. Why?

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I had lasik eye surgery 3 days ago. My right eye is still blurry. Should i be worried?

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I had a lasik eye surgery 10 years ago, and i got shortsighted again. Can I have still get another surgery?

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A member asked:

5 months post lasik. Eyes still dry. Surgeon says could take 12-18 months to totally heal. Says dryness will go away? Should i believe him?

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A member asked:

If I have glaucoma and blindness in one eye, is it still okay to have lasik surgery?

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