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Hello dr. does the prk surgery cause a keratoconus ?
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PRK surgery: can "worsen" EXISTING keratoconus and the latter may exclude you from having the surgery! A complete discussion with your OPTHAMOLOGIST is a MUST! Hope this is helpful DR Z
Answered 5/13/2019
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Prk : Prk should not cause keratoconus. A person with keratoconus should not have a prk.
Answered 5/14/2019
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