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The Ophthalmologist / Issues / 2026 / October / LASIK or Lenses?
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LASIK or Lenses?

New meta-analysis finds patient satisfaction strongly favors LASIK, despite mixed quality-of-life evidence

10/7/2026 2 min read

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Clinical Report: LASIK or Lenses?

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