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ICL surgery
Hello Doctor,
I am considering ICL surgery to correct my vision. During a recent eye exam, the doctor noticed tiny cataract dots in both eyes and showed them on a slit-lamp monitor.
I would like your advice on:
Whether ICL is safe for me now given these small cataract dots.Recommendations for monitoring these cataract dots.
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If you have a central cataract , do not go for ICL.
Better go for RLE after a thorough retina examination.
Iam a cornea , cataract , refractive surgeon. You may consult with me online.
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Dr. Snehal Malu
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
7 yrs exp
Yavatmal
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Be in regular follow up for with the ophthalmologist
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
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46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Yes Pl.
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Dr. Ravi Chandna
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
9 yrs exp
Bhopal
ICL is safe if the cataract is in the periphery
Cataract progression needs to be monitored every 6-12 months.
Kindly get an online consultation to address all your concerns
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Dr. Nikhilesh Shete
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
7 yrs exp
Sangli
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