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ICL surgery for high myopia

2021-08-07 11:00:53
Can someone with very high myopia of -14.75(R) and -17.5(L) undergo ICL surgery? Please suggest  either for ICL or any other alternative?
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It depends on your pentacam and fundus findings Icl would be btr option

Answered2021-08-07 11:57:38

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Hi. For these kind of powers , ICL is the best option provided you are suitable to undergo that . Needs some checking and evaluation for the same . Other options will not work with this high number.

Answered2021-08-09 16:11:42

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By knowing just power its difficult to comment for what will be the best procedure for your eyes as you have to undergo further necessary test required like Anterior Chamber depth, Keratometry.
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At this power ICL can be one of the option if all test required for this procedure are normal.

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