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Lasik surgery
I have -6.2,-5.5 eye power..planning to do laser..
1. is it advisable to do laser ?
2. Will it have any side effects in future?
3. After aging some old people will get caratact.suppose if i get it will i be able to do that surgery at my old age after lasik surgery done now?
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Yes post LASIK patient can undergo cataract surgery later in life
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
44 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Pre lasik check up has to be done. After the results, they will advise,weather you are fit for lasik surgery or not.
You can undergo cataract operation after lasik.
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Dr. Saba Kausar
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
1,2. You can get your eyes examined by local ophthalmologist who will do a couple of tests and then advise what kind of refractive surgery is appropriate for your eye.
3. Yes you can.
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