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Before lasik surgery

I would like to get your opinion, what is the minimum information, the patient should receive before the Lasik operation.
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the whole refractive error may not be corrected; glasses may still be needed; more surgery may be necessary; the vision could be damaged due to infection, bleeding, scar formation, weakening of the cornea (ectasia).

JCH MD
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What are the main risks, what one should understand?
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Risks, benefits, costs.

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