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What does lasik/prk/smile eye surgery cure? does it help with peripheral vision and blind spots or just high myopia?

Q: what does lasik/prk/smile eye surgery cure? does it help with peripheral vision and blind spots or just high myopia?

: refractive surgery is designed to eliminate or reduce your need for glasses or contacts, it will not improve peripheral vision or blind spots.

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refractive surgery is designed to eliminate or reduce your need for glasses or contacts, it will not improve peripheral vision or blind spots.

Answered 3/6/2023

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A member asked:

What does lasik/prk/smile eye surgery cure? does it help with peripheral vision and blind spots or just high myopia?

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