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I had Lasik surgery 6.5 month ago and after 3 weeks of my Lasik surgery.I am suffering from constant headache more on right side went different-different neurologists for headache but nothing provided me any relief not even temporary. Cornea thickness was 535mm ,536mm Before Lasik left eye Spherical=-3.5 Cyl=0 Right Eye Spherical=-3.75 Cyl=0 Optom

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Use the spectacles and see whether it improves or not ...  Read More

Hi I had my Lasik surgery done 1 month ago and in my vision test I was not able to read the last 3 lines on the board, doctor prescribed .75 power in one eye and .25 in other. He said use eye drops, it will go away?

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Kindly share your repeat Pentacam, surgery details and latest dilated refraction for better understanding of the cause of relapse. If it is true relapse or regression, eyedrops and ointment are import ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I am Kishor, Age-34, Male and i have power of -2.5 spherical and around -1.75 Cylindrical power on both the eyes, can i go for Lasik eye surgery. My power has been stable since last 4-5 yrs.

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Hello Your doctor will perform few tests like Pentacam to check corneal thickness and topography and retinal evaluation and if all these tests are normal then lasik can be done For more information y ...  Read More

Age - 24 Sex - Male I have eye power of -2.00 in both my eyes and it is cylindrical as well as spherical. I don't feel like wearing glasses. Should I undergo LASIK eye surgery for such low power?

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Yes definitely can consider going for refractive surgery. However your power should be stable and eye health including sharp and thickness of cornea should be good. ...  Read More

Age - 28 Sex - Male I have eye power of right eye -3.25 (-0.75 cylindrical) and left eye -3.00 (-0.25 cylindrical) . I don't feel like wearing glasses. Should I undergo LASIK eye surgery?

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Hello Lasik is a very good option For more information you can read my health tip on lasik available on practo healthfeed Regards ...  Read More

Hello my age is 22-female.....I have an eye power of -0.25 spherical......and-1.75 cylindrical in both eyes......bt I don't feel like wearing spectacle.....can I go for a LASIK eye surgery.

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Yes of course. The cylindrical number and the spherical number will disappear! Maskatieyeclinic Opposite Charni road station east, Mumbai ...  Read More

Hello, I am 25 years, I want to get done my lasik eye surgery. My spherical power s -4.00 in both eye, it is stable from a year but nw cylindrical power has come -0.50, due to this change should I not go for lasik surgery.?

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Hello Power usually become stable at age of 18-21 yrs This is minor change which is common due to interindividual variability You may very well proceed for lasik surgery ...  Read More

I have around -6 spherical and -2 cylindrical power. My insurance provider says Lasik surgery is covered if refractive power is greater than -7.5. Does refractive power mean spherical + cylindrical. In that case my Lasik surgery will be covered. Also, is it recommended to go for LASIK?

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Hello LASIK is not covered under any insurance and by any insurance company Reconfirm him.about the claim details ...  Read More

My son is diagnosed with cylindrical power in right eye 1.50 left eye 1.75 he should regularly use eye glasses is it serious con dictionary to have cylindrical power

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He must use glasses regularly. It's not a big problem.. ...  Read More

Hi, is it suitable to go for Laser treatment if I have a spherical + cylindrical power?

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yes .but it depends on your power of lenses. ...  Read More

I had -1.25 in both eyes for past 12 years. In recent eye checkup (which I had after 3 yrs) shows my power as -0.75 and -1 in spherical and -0.50 in cylindrical in both the eyes. Why did my eye power increase? Isnt it supposed to stabilize after a certain age. I do not work in computer too.

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Don’t worry Minute changes can occur ...  Read More

I want to know about the lasik surgery for glasses removal...So can you plz suggest me which lasik surgery is beneficial for me ! Regards

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There are many types which can be finalized after thorough checkup , so kindly consult ...  Read More

Hello Doctor's I had done Lasik surgery for vision correction 10 years back in 2016. I have been facing dry eyes since then. I wanted to ask that can I do triphala eye wash daily. Is there any problem since I had Lasik 10 years ago. Is doing triphala eye wash safe for my eyes. Thank you

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Yes... ...  Read More

I am interested in undergoing LASIK eye surgery to correct my vision and stop using glasses. I would like to know if I am a suitable candidate for the procedure, understand the required pre-surgery tests, recovery time, risks, and cost involved. Also, please let me know if LASIK surgery is covered under mediclaim or health insurance

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Pre surgery evaluation includes keratometry, pachymetry, wtw, retina evaluation and few more things before saying u are eligible or not. Lasik surgery is usually not covered under any health scheme. C ...  Read More

I wanted to do lasik surgery preferably countora lasik, and i have corporate care health insurance. Help me with best doctors and hospital to do my procedure. I live in Dombivli.

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Please consult your nearby ophthalmologist ...  Read More

Sir my age is 20 years actually in July I got eye checkup then my power is 0.5 cylinder in both eyes and 0.25 spherical in both eyes now last month in December I again go for eye checkup then doctor check and told no spherical power needed vision is improving but cylinder power is 0.75 I asked why cylinder power increase he told you are 20 year old

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Hi Pain under eye brow is usually caused because of not wearing appropriate power in specs.As you said your cylinder power is increased you should change your specs accordingly.Cylinder power usually ...  Read More

Hello Doctors, This is regarding Eye power +7.50 for my spouse aging 36 having Cornea thickness 516 and 530. For her we are thinking Phakil IOL surgery which is higher than Lasik, in treatment and costs both. I want to know two things 1) if still Lasik can be done with the above data. 2) What should be estimated cost for IOL surgery for both eyes.

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.Need to visit hospital for detailed work up ...  Read More

It was 1.5 month...I have a exam...so because of this I study 7-8 hour...and my eye was pain now...is thier any thing I can do

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Kindly get an online consultation to address all your concerns ...  Read More

Eye power is 7.25 in both eyes, which refractive surgery is suitable? Contoura lasik or icl is more safer and preferable?

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Icl may be preferable. Please consult online to address your concerns ...  Read More

I am preparing for LASIK in my right eye. LE is already operated 2 years ago. Since the power was not stable in my RE, was waiting for it stabilise. As per latest reports, My number in RE has increased by 0.5 (from -6D to -6.5D ) in 3.5 Years ( Feb 2021 to Sept 2024). Should it be considered as stable and can I safely go forward with the LASIK su

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Visit any refractive surgeon near by you.need few tests before proceeding for lasik if you are not fit for lasik then ask for ICL. ...  Read More

This is my lasik report can I go for surgery or not suggest me kindly ... should I go for surgery or not

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We will have to evaluate clinically but based on the report it may not be advisable to undergo LASIK ...  Read More

This is my lasik report can I go for surgery or not suggest me kindly ... should I go for surgery or not

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Please upload complete topography report Kindly get an online consultation to address all your concerns ...  Read More

Can i get my lasik done in july august does it anything to do with summer or winter? I am 18 years old

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Hello Lasik can be done in any season ...  Read More

How much would it cost to do a LASIK surgery and how long of a downtime will it require to go back to normal routine?

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Please consult your local ophthalmologist. They can guide you better ...  Read More

Can I go for lesik surgery for own eye if I not wearing a glass since 5 years my number is right now -4 and -4.5

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It all depends upon many factors, such as corneal thickness etc. pl consult LASIK surgeon. ...  Read More

Can eye power be reversed -1. 75 I had myopia when I was 15 and it was -1. 5 and then it increased to -1. 75. I have spectacles but I want to get my power back. What should I do?

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Please use the prescribed glasses regularly. More often than not increase in spectacle power is due to inconsistent use of spectacles. Also there is a chance that your eye sight can reduce as you age ...  Read More

Hi Doctors My wife has -4.25 cylindrical power in left eye and she also has keratoconus What is the best available treatment for this disease to avoid glasses

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Please upload corneal topography. Kindly get an online consultation to address all your concerns ...  Read More

I have cylindrical power -4.50 both eyes and spherical power -5.00 both eyes can i get Lasik surgery or ICL surgery

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Yes you can as long as the said power has been constant for at least one year. Also further evaluation needs to be done to identify any potential issues that could be a concern for doing LASIK such as ...  Read More

My kid is 6 yrs old . She has eye pain for past week . No discharge no red . Went for eye check up in a reputed hospital . Machine power read was -0.5 and -1 cylindrical . Dr advised to go for dilated study . At that time dr told that there is no power . Eye pain and headache might due to sinus . Is it true . But machine shows power . Dr told eye i

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Please consult for detail evaluation. ...  Read More

Hi I have cylindrical Power since the age of 15. But over the period of yrs one eye power went but right eye power has reduced but still there. 180 axis -1.25. A) Should I wear glass all the time because I see all well and only when stressed and do overstrain I get headache and thats when I wear glasses? B) Is there any serious concern or to worr

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Yes wear glasses regularly. Nothing to worry. Get annual eye exam ...  Read More

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