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Does High Altitude Affect LASIK Safety?

April 26, 2017affect altitude high Lasik safety

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Does High Altitude Affect LASIK Safety?

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Is having LASIK surgery in Colorado less safe than, for example, having LASIK in California? Many eye related complications can arise due to high altitudes. For example, people that live in high altitude areas have a difficult time wearing extended wear contact lenses. Although there are now contact lenses that you can leave on overnight, high altitude can cause problems that don’t occur at regular elevation.