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Sir I am 19 years old my pervious eye prescription was -2.00 but after recheckup there is only increase of 0.25 cylindrical power there is no increase in spherical power can I go for Lasik at 20 years old please suggest me🙏
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Dr. Swarna T P
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Bangalore
0.25 is not very significant,
U have get a PENTACAM scan done to see the health and strength of your cornea.
If scan is normal and other tests are normal, YES you can go for Lasik surgery.
Next Steps
Get PENTACAM scan and go to Lasik surgeon for detailed examination.
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