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2018-01-04 08:39:47
Hi I need to get done lasik ,as i have -7.0 for left eye and -5.0 power in my right eye. kindly suggest me is it safe to do lasik and what will be the cost of it.
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Hello Your doctor will perform few tests like Pentacam to check corneal thickness and topography and retinal evaluation and if all these tests are normal then lasik can be done For more information you can read my health tip on lasik available on practo healthfeed Regards

Answered2018-01-12 08:40:24

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Depends on many factors but primarily your cornea should be thick enough for the procedure and retina should be healthy. A thin flap LASIK would be preferable. Cost would be approx 45000 to 90000 depending on type of LASIK.

Answered2018-01-04 12:39:41

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