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What are the risks, complications and side effects of LASIK?

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What are the risks, complications and side effects of LASIK?

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There is no risk free procedure, but the likelihood of having complications during your LASIK surgery is very small. Learn more from Marian Macsai, MD, about LASIK surgery.

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