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Laser eye surgery (LASIK) (लेजर आँखा अप्रेसन)

Laser eye surgery (LASIK): Laser reshaping of the cornea to reduce the need for glasses. It is done for short sight, long sight or astigmatism in suitable adults. Preparation: Stop contact lenses before tests. Recovery: Vision improves within days. Risks: Dry eye, glare, under- or over-correction. General information, not a diagnosis or treatment plan. In an emergency in Nepal call 102.

Source: AlifZetta summary (own words); MedlinePlus (NLM) and NHS as references
Licence: AlifZetta text CC BY 4.0 (own words); references linked (NLM, CDC, NIH, NIMH, NHS, WHO, MoHP).
As of: 2026-11-07
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