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2018-03-25 14:26:35
I am suffering from keratoconus. My age is 17 . Should I go for C3R surgery or wait for my full growth.
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Follow the advice of Dr mittal.

Answered2018-03-26 07:22:06

YESNO

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Hello If Keratoconus is progressive then you must proceed ahead with C3r

Answered2018-03-25 14:49:42

YESNO

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