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Hi Doctors, I'm a 25yr old male. I have high myopia since I was a child (-10.75 on the right eye and -10.50 on the left eye). Over the years it has actually reduced to the above mentioned numbers. I am looking to get my eyes corrected as I was a more confident and comfortable lifestyle as opposed to always worrying about the spare glasses. Today I went to the eye doctor and got scans and tests done. I was hoping to get eligibility on the new RELex Smile procedure. The tests showed that I do have sufficient corean thickness but they would only rectify upto -8 which would still leave me with -2.75 and -2.50. They suggested an alternative ICAL procedure and I am satisfied about the fact that it is reversible. The doctor said it's a better way for me as a high myopic patient and also said that the other procedures basically involve removing or burning off corneal tissue from the eye. I was happy about it and I am looking forward to booking the surgery dates. Do you have any opinions?
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Smile LASIK is better than ICAL procedure ,it is better to use - 2.5 D glass in my opinion ,it is your eye ,take your own decision but if my patient has asked for option ,I would have advised for Smile LASIK.
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