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Very high myopia

2015-10-23 11:53:08
Hi Doc. Having very high myopia.       Right eye -12D & 1.5 cyl. Left eye -11D with 1cyl .My age is 24 & I want to get rid of my specs. Please suggest whether I should go for relex or icl. Corneal thickness: R- 580 & L- 550.                One doc. suggested for icl another for relex.
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Hello der its bettr to go for relex since its a fast procedure and advantages are more consult ophthalmologist for further evaluation and  treatment.

Answered2015-11-16 18:28:25

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