Can I use screens after SMILE Pro?
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Yes, but screen use tends to feel uncomfortable early on because people blink less when concentrating, which worsens dryness. Taking frequent breaks and using the lubricant drops your surgeon recommends usually helps.
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Yes, but screen use tends to feel uncomfortable early on because people blink less when concentrating, which worsens dryness. Taking frequent breaks and using the lubricant drops your surgeon recommends usually helps.
A general answer about SMILE Pro, not advice about your own eyes. Only an ophthalmologist who has examined you can answer it for your case.
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