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Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Why do I have to remove my soft contact lenses a few days before having LASIK?

Soft contacts can reshape the surface of the cornea. This is why soft contact lenses should be removed from the eyes a minimum of 3-4 days before laser vision correction surgery. In addition, further testing should be performed before the surgery to make certain that enough time has passed. Patients who wear lenses for astigmatism correction or higher prescriptions may need to remove their lenses for longer periods of time.

For more information or to see if you are a candidate for laser vision correction, contact ClearView Eye and Laser Medical Center for a complimentary consultation.

posted by Clearview Staff at 10:19 PM

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