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High myopia (-19)

2015-11-19 10:17:26
I am regular user of contact lenses since last 8 years. I want to reduce the dependences of glass or contact lenses. Please suggest which is the best treatment for such high myopia. LASIK is not possible. Which treatment is best between Intraocular lense or Implantable contact lense or any other treatments.
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Hello der lasik can treat myopia till minus 14 so its bettr to go for intraocular iol consult ophthalmologist for further evaluation and treatment.

Answered2015-11-20 16:34:09

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