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Advice on laser treatment
Hello,
My eye sight is 1.5(right) & 2(left). I would like to get a laser treatment to get rid of spectacles, Is it adviceable to get it right now and can you specify any precautions to be taken?
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Dr. Swarna T P
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Bangalore
Your spectacle power should be same for 1 year.
Corneal scan- 'pentacam' has to be done to see the status of your cornea.
If scan is normal, surgery can be planned.
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Dr. Mekala
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi
Your specs prescription should be constant for a year and surgery type will be planned based on your corneal topography assessment
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