Why do I need to stop wearing contacts before LASIK?

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You need to give your cornea some time to stabilize prior to surgery and have the surface of the smooth and ready to heal well.

Contact lenses rest on the surface of the eyes and can cause some swelling to the cornea that could reduce the accuracy of the important measurements of your eyes done for your surgery. We at Clearview Eye & Laser Medical Center want those measurements to be as accurate as possible so that you will have the best possible outcome from your LASIK surgery.

During your consultation, we will tell you what the testing shows and will give you more specific, detailed advice for your eyes.

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