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Lasik eye surgery doubt.
My eye power has been -9 for 3 years, I'm 21 years old.
Someone told me that you can only get Lasik done if your power is below -8..
So according to this, I'm not eligible for lasik right?
Please someone help
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Your corneal thickness needs to be evaluated with a topography scan but a procedure called implantable Collamer lens or ICL will be an ideal procedure for you ….you can consult the ophthalmologist and avail this.
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In lasik, more the power, more cornea had to be removed. At your power, the cornea to be removed will be too much and not safe. So LASIK is not preferred.
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You should get in touch with some good eye centre where lasik is done. If thickness of cornea is good, lasik can be done for any power.
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
It all depends upon the corneal thicknesses and other tests.pl consult Ophthalmologist for further evaluation and treatment.
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