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  1. Hi Dr Root. Is -6.5 dioptres too myopic to be a good candidate for this operation presuming one has normal corneal thickness? Is there much known about the long-term risks/ need for reoperation? Thanks in advance

  2. Anthony, I had about -6.50 diopters of myopia myself before I had LASIK. It all depends upon how thick your cornea is … the higher the nearsightedness, the more cornea is ablated with the laser. So far, long-term risk seems to be minimal if you don’t have any odd corneal topography or preexisting eye/inflammatory issues.

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