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My eye glass power is -3 in right eye and -4.25 with -0.5 cylinder. Will i be eligible for lasik surgery. Kindly guide
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You have to undergo few tests like corneal thickness measurement and corneal topography before lasik. If these test results are ok you can undergo lasik
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But you need to do Pre lasik assessment tests.
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
The no should be stable, at least since 2 years.corneal thickness is important. Prelasik check up should be fit.pl consult ophthalmologist for further evaluation and treatment.
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Dr. Saba Kausar
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi, for any refractive surgery, your number has to be stable. Also you can consult local ophthalmologist who will do a couple of tests to assess the thickness of your cornea and then guide you which type of refractive surgery is appropriate for you.
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