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Old 08-10-2010, 01:48 PM   #18
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Is the only advantage of getting laser eye surgery the convenience of not having to buy/wear glasses/contact lenses? Does it lower the risk of age-related eye problems for those who get up there in age? Or is the risk factor the same regardless?
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It actually increases the risk as people are less likely to come in for their annual eye examinations after they get the procedure. It also increases your risk getting a condition known as Keratoconus.

It is very important that you continue with eye examinations every 1 to 2 years after the surgery even if your vision is 20/20.
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