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2018-05-22 09:29:16
Hi my age is 32, My corneal thickness is 494 RE & 497 LE having a SPH of -6 CYl -1.5 axis 175 both eyes Consulted some doctors and I’m so confused now where to go and whom to consult. 2 doctors have told me not to perform surgery and continue with spectacles 1 has told that epi lasik or Lasek can be done and 2 doctors have suggested ICL to be done I’m clueless about this now and need help regarding the type of surgery and the doctor also. Preferably in Bangalore only
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Yes best option for you is specs. The other option being  contact lenses Lasik may leave some residual number Epilasik or Femto lasik is likely to be error free ICL is sure not leave any residual error.

Answered2018-05-22 09:50:09

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You can go for ICL or clear lens extraction the residual refraction can be treated with epilasik  as per you and your ophthalmologist opinion ..... other things only can tell only after detail examination of you.. 

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