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Is ICL is my only option, or are there any alternatives?
I have -4 D Spherical -2.5 Cylindrical in left eye and -8 D Spherical and -2 Cylindrical in right eye. My cornea thickness is 544 and 537 respectively. I've been advised ICL by my doctor. But I wanted to know if there are other options too, since I'm seeking a job in defence forces. Any suggestions will be appreciated. Thanks.
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
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46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
It is better you consult cornea specialist.
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Dr. Gaurav Garg
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
9 yrs exp
Delhi
Yes, ICL is the only option, because of the high power in Right Eye
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Dr. Saba Kausar
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Can comment after seeing topography reports .
Better to consult local cornea specialist for second opinion.
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Dr. R.Poornika
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
6 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi , ICL would be used , other methods are there
1) femto lasiks ( FLAP RAISING PROCEDURE WITH LASER IN CORNEA)
Conclusion - if u go for femto lasiks mild power correction glasses would be needed , it has flattening of cornea and if u go for ICL method open procedure, too and has its own complications too
(BETTER DISCUSS WITH UR DOCTOR FOR THE CHOICE OF FEMTO LASIKS TOO)
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