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My father has glaucoma. He wasn’t born with it, he just discovered it 1 year ago. Am I at risk of it? Is it hereditary?
Dr. Pierre Mardelli, Ophthalmology - A family history of glaucoma, whether present at birth or acquired later in life, is a risk factor for glaucoma. It is important for you to have regular eye exams, and to convey your family history to... Read More
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What are the side effects for Lasik surgery? Is there a possibility that it causes cancer on the long term or to do the cataract surgery on the long term too? What are the side effects
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Dr. Pierre Mardelli, Ophthalmology - No. It does not cause cancer, and is not related to Cataracts. Side effects are rare, mostly dryness in the first period following the surgery. Regards, Pierre G. Mardelli
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