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Is applying MMC in LASEK surgery safe enough?

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Hi doctor,

Is applying MMC in LASEK surgery safe enough? Concerning risk with corneal opacity from LASEK vs corneal 370 µm left after LASIK, which is greater?
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Dr. Dadapeer K. is an experienced Ophthalmologist with extensive years of clinical expertise in eye care. He has completed a certificate course in Lasers for Diabetic Retinopathy Management. As an Ophthalmologist, he specializes in diagnosing and treating eye disorders, performing surgeries, and managing vision-related complications. He is fluent in Hindi, Kannada, and Urdu, enabling effective communication with diverse patient populations.

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Hello,

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Applying MMC (Mitomycin-C) in LASEK is safer and in many studies, it has not caused any problems. So, you need not worry.

Coming to your second question, LASIK with 370 µm left, is very safe as we take the safety level as 250 µm. Hence I feel LASIK risk is lower.

For more information, consult an ophthalmologist online

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Published At October 16, 2014
Reviewed At May 6, 2025

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Dadapeer K. is an experienced Ophthalmologist with extensive years of clinical expertise in eye care. He has completed a certificate course in Lasers for Diabetic Retinopathy Management. As an Ophthalmologist, he specializes in diagnosing and treating eye disorders, performing surgeries, and managing vision-related complications. He is fluent in Hindi, Kannada, and Urdu, enabling effective communication with diverse patient populations.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Dadapeer K. is an experienced Ophthalmologist with extensive years of clinical expertise in eye care. He has completed a certificate course in Lasers for Diabetic Retinopathy Management. As an Ophthalmologist, he specializes in diagnosing and treating eye disorders, performing surgeries, and managing vision-related complications. He is fluent in Hindi, Kannada, and Urdu, enabling effective communication with diverse patient populations.

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