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Am I a good candidate for LASIK?

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Am I a good candidate for LASIK?

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A good candidate for LASIK eye surgery is determined by how nearsighted or farsighted the patient is, how thick the patient's cornea is, and the shape of the patient's cornea. Learn more from Marian Macsai, MD, about LASIK eye surgery.

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