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A 28-year-old male asked:

Could i still get lasik if my prescription changed by -0.25 in each eye? i dont mind getting additional procedure later on, i just really want lasik

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Dr. Richard Carlinanswered

Ophthalmology 52 years experience

Yes: Changing -0.25 over a year would not be a problem at all as long as there are no other factors.

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