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I am myopic with -5.5 d in both eyes. can i undergo vision correcting surgery lasik?

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Dr. Stan Coleman answered

Laser: A Lasix (furosemide) procedure would the choice to correct your myopia.!

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/12/2015

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