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Icl or smile
I'm 26 years old. I have power of -8 left eye and -2 right eye power. I am planning for lazik operation only for left eye -8 power. I have completed all my tests due to retina weak they did 360 degree barrier Lazer and suggested after 2 weeks I can go for surgery I also underwent pentacum scan for left eye after report doctor suggested u can go for icl or smile lazik, If smile is performed there might me minor number left due to high power, he also suggested icl but I'm scared and confused kindly guide me whic surgery is safe for me. And how long should I rest post surgery
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Dr. Nikhilesh Shete
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
2 yrs exp
Sangli
Please consult cornea and refractive surgeon in your locality.
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
44 yrs exp
Hyderabad
You need certain tests. Pl consult ophthalmologist for further evaluation and treatment.
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Dr. Ravi Chandna
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
7 yrs exp
Bhopal
ICL is better for higher powers, but smile has its own advantages
Fitness for both needs to be checked before any surgery
Kindly get an online consultation to address all your concerns
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