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Should i do Lasik
Im 22F, have myopia in both eyes. Power -12 D in both eyes, cyl -1.00 D, both eyes, 6/6 vision. No other problem. Should I go for Lasik? If so, what is the recovery period and what are the side effects?
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Your number is quite high for Lasik.
Consult with cornea refractive surgeon.
ICL look better option if everything normal
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Dr. Rutvi Parikh
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
9 yrs exp
Vadodara
LASiK is not preferable due to high power
ICL is preferred
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
44 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Pre lasik surgery check up has to be done.Then they will decide. Pl consult ophthalmologist for further evaluation and treatment.
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Dr. Awanjala Varshney
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
23 yrs exp
Aligarh
LASIK cannot correct such high power. Please consult an ophthalmologist for other options.
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Dr. Saba Kausar
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Please consult local ophthalmologist who will do a couple of tests and then advise what kind of refractive surgery is appropriate for you. Icl may be a better option for you.
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Dr. Rushmika Singhla
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
17 yrs exp
Patna
It has to be evaluated with corneal topography. Probably icl Or ipcl will be a better choice
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