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by : BF on 6th Mar 2010
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Yes, Lasik can be repeated but this is not always the case as it depends on individual circumstances. The re-treatment rate for laser eye surgery is about 5-10% depending on the particular clinic or surgeon involved. Most clinics will do the re-treatment for free if it is within 1 year of you first having your surgery. You need to check this with the clinic that you are having the treatment with.
The main issue as to whether or not Lasik can be repeated is down to the thickness of your cornea. Each time the laser is applied to your cornea, some of the corneal tissue is removed. It is important that your laser eye surgeon leaves you with enough corneal thickness after your re-treatment so as to maintain the structural integrity (strength) of your cornea. If you cornea is too thin you are at risk or certain complications such as Ectasia which is serious. It is best to discuss you individual circumstances with your laser eye surgeon. Your surgeon will not do a laser re enhancement if it is not completely safe to have it done.
by : Treatmentsaver on 6th Mar 2010
