Do I need to stop wearing contact lenses before surgery?
Usually yes. Soft and rigid contact lenses can temporarily change the shape of the cornea, which distorts the measurements used to plan surgery. Clinics will specify how long to leave lenses out before your assessment, and the required period differs depending on the lens type.
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Usually yes. Soft and rigid contact lenses can temporarily change the shape of the cornea, which distorts the measurements used to plan surgery. Clinics will specify how long to leave lenses out before your assessment, and the required period differs depending on the lens type.
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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