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Temperature and humidity can affect LASIK surgery results

Humidity and temperature levels can affect LASIK surgery results, increasing the number of people who need follow-up procedures, report researchers from Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. "This is the first study to show that environmental factors can affect LASIK outcomes," said Keith Walter, M.D., assistant professor of ophthalmology.

"For best results, physicians should take these factors into account when calibrating laser equipment."

The results are reported in an issue of the Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.

Walter found that a 10 percent increase in treatment room humidity meant an additional nine out of every 100 patients required an enhancement procedure. Results also were influenced by outdoor temperatures and humidity in the weeks before surgery, said Walter, with more enhancement surgeries required during the humid summer months.

Read more of the article here.

Do you live in an area where there's a lot of humidity? This may be of concern for you if you are considering refractive surgery. Make sure that you check with your surgeon to see if this can be a critical factor in your procedure. Search for the nearest eye surgeon near you at Eye Surgery USA!

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