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Is Lasik suitable for - 9 power

2020-04-09 05:12:29
Hi. wearing lenses from last 6 yrs. hving high power cn we go for Lasik surgery. Wat will be the cost n how much time does it take to cure. Also will there will be any side effects like loss of vison after few yrs or age? Plz help
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Hello . .this is high myopia We need to perform tests most important being corneal thickness I would prefer ICL FOR HIGH MYOPIA

Answered2020-04-10 13:30:08

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It's better to try contact lenses if your prime aim to get rid of glasses.

Answered2020-04-09 09:25:20

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Few tests are required and few parameters need to be monitored.then eligibilty for lasik will be finalised.consult a lasik sugeon pls.

Answered2020-04-09 06:44:34

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Get a complete eye check up ,with series of test to check wether you eyes are suitable for Lasik. Cost depends on the type of lasik you undergo .
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Stop wearing contact lenses for atleast 10 days, so that cornea is healthy and measurements can be done

Answered2020-04-09 07:23:27

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There's a battery of tests that you need to undergo before Lasik. If you're fit only then can you think about this surgery. Cost depends on the type of Lasik. Those things come later, first is to see whether you can undergo Lasik or not.

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