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Stacy Fernández is a freelance writer, project manager and communications specialist. She’s worked at The Texas Tribune, The Dallas Morning News and run social for The Education Trust New York. Her favorite hobby is finding hidden gems at the thrift store, she loves a good audio book and is a chocolate enthusiast.

Stacy Fernandez

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“Paying money to age your eyes faster”: Man says LASIK surgeon “messed up” his eyes. Now he’s going to school to be an eye doctor

Ljeonida is a reporter and writer with a degree in journalism and communications from the University of Tirana in her native Albania. She has a particular interest in all things digital marketing; she considers herself a copywriter, content producer, SEO specialist, and passionate marketer. Ljeonida is based in Tbilisi, Georgia.

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‘It’s the biggest mistake of my life’: Woman gets LASIK. Then she gets this ‘rare complication’ 17 days later

Mars Ramos is a museum educator and freelance writer. She loves long walks in nature, doing yoga, and baking brownies!

Mars Ramos

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‘Worst day of my life’: Man issues dire warning about getting LASIK

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‘I NEVER recommend’: Woman warns against LASIK, says it ‘ruined’ her life

Mustafa Gatollari has been an internet culture writer for over a decade. He has a passion for connecting what’s trending on social media to solid research—helping to separate clout-chasing claims from facts.

Mustafa Gatollari

'Young, healthy' man issues dire warning about getting LASIK surgery

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‘Eye floaters are absolutely the worst thing’: ‘Young, healthy’ man issues dire warning about getting LASIK surgery

Charlotte is a regular Daily Dot contributor with bylines in Insider, VICE, Glamour, The Independent, and more. She holds a Masters&#8217;s degree in Magazine Journalism from City, University of London.

Charlotte Colombo

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‘One of the biggest regrets of my life’: Woman issues dire warning about getting LASIK

Braden Bjella is a culture writer. His work can be found in Mixmag, Electronic Beats, Schon! magazine, and more.

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Gen Z patient says he has the eyesight of a 50-year-old after LASIK

‘I thought nothing could go wrong’: Gen Z patient says he has the eyesight of a 50-year-old after LASIK

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