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LASIK after having Lattice laser surgery

by sassu19, Oct 19, 2008 11:07AM

Tags: s disease, Contact lenses, contacts, laser surgery, PSK surgery, eye surgery, Thygeson

About 4 years ago when I was 22 I was diagnosed with Lattice degeneration of the retina, I had a laser surgery to correct it that same year. Now I would like to have LASIK to correct my nearsightness could i be a candidate for it? I'm perfectly fine now, I have check ups every year, and I really want to get rid of my glasses.
Thanks!

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by John C Hagan III, MD, FACS

, Oct 19, 2008 05:14PM

Only someone that looks at your eye can tell you if lasik is safe. There is some risk of a PVD with lasik that in tern could cause a risk or retinal detachment or tear. The risk is generally small

JCH MD

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