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Is -5.5 myopia and +1 cylindrical combination not treatable by lasik?
will cylindrical number increase with age as well?
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You can consult local ophthalmologist who will do a couple of tests to assess the thickness of your cornea and suggest accordingly what kind of refractive surgery is appropriate for you.
Ideally number should not increase with age.
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Dr. Saurabh Bothra
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Jaipur
Go for ICL
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Thin cornea Lasik not good
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Best ICL/IOL
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Dr. Ravi Chandna
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
7 yrs exp
Bhopal
Kindly upload photo of your glass prescription and eye scans
Fitness for LASIK depends on multiple factors and not just spectacle number
Kindly get an online consultation to address all your concerns
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