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HOA's worsening
Hi,
I have had cxl 7 years back.
My scans are stable from past 7yrs.
But my hoa's ( starbursts,halos,glares) are worsening every year.
What could be the reason and what can be done?
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Dr. Vedant Murkey
Ophthalmologist
6 yrs exp
Amravati
Your scans though stable. You need something called aberrometry and anterior segment OCT to look for any haze in the cornea. A proper slit lamp Examination is must by a professional. You can consult a refractive surgeon or a cornea specialist in person offline for the same
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Visit specialist as advised above.
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
44 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Pl consult ophthalmologist with detailed history and reports and treatment taken for better evaluation and treatment.
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Dr. Ravi Chandna
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
7 yrs exp
Bhopal
There are multiple causes for worsening symptoms, one of which you yourself have given which are increase in higher order aberrations.
You may benefit from Rigid Contact Lenses.
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Consult an ophthalmologist and upload reports
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Dr. Azher Lodhi
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Aurangabad
Consult physically with local cornea specialist
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Dr. Saba Kausar
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Preferably consult local ophthalmologist for complete eye examination
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