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Re:Lasik’s Risks Are Coming into Sharper Focus by enraged_camel on Tuesday June 12, 2018 @05:29AM (#17291861)
>>However, folks who ask me about it, I tell them if they can still wear contacts, not to have it done.

Contacts carry their own risks. Even if you have excellent hygiene habits, they can cause eye infections. And if you accidentally fall asleep in them...

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Re:Lasik’s Risks Are Coming into Sharper Focus by stefan_ on Tuesday June 12, 2018 @07:49AM (#17292405)
Just want to stress this point. An infection sounds benign but the eyes are naturally immunosuppressed. An infection can spread rapidly and lead to permanent damage to your eyesight within days.
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Re:Lasik’s Risks Are Coming into Sharper Focus by gm-conspiracy on Tuesday June 12, 2018 @01:14PM (#17295420)
I use daily-wear contact lenses (you throw them out in the evening), but usually wear glasses unless there is a specific reason to wear them (usually a sports-related activity).

I also purchased a 2nd pair of prescription sunglasses, so that has also helped.

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