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I am a 48 year old male, diagnosed with Cataract in both my eyes. I have been advised laser eye surgery for both the eyes. What are the side-effects of laser surgery of the eye? Is it safe? Does it cause any major effects on the body too? Can it ever be fatal?

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Consult opthalamologist ...  Read More

Are there any side effects after Laser surgery.I have seen so many videos on you tube against the surgery, are they true?Please help me through this

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No no Side Effects occasionally dryness and sometimes regulation that is recurrence of small number ...  Read More

I am a 55 year old male, diagnosed with Cataract in my left eye. I have been advised laser surgery for the same. Is eye laser surgery for Cataract always successful? Are there any side-effects of the same? What are the precautions to be taken pre and post surgery? Can this surgery ever go wrong?

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1) Is Laser eye surgery always successful? - No surgery, for that matter no treatment can be said to be 'always successful' with certainty. However given the advancement in medical sciences and surgic ...  Read More

I am sort sight , is it good to go for laser eye surgery ? , and what is the cost for that , suggest me a good eye hospital also

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Hello Lasik is very safe surgery with high success rate of Upto 96% Cost depends on type of Lasik like microkeratome Lasik,bradefree Lasik,c Lasik etc ...  Read More

I want to do my eye surgery. I have -3 sight. Is it safe to do eye laser? or if not Suggest the best treatment.

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Ya you can definitely opt for spectacles removal but prior to that you need to undergo some evaluation and tests . According to the examination the type of LASIK best suited to you can be decided ...  Read More

My eye power is -6.00 in both the eyes . I wish to go in for laser eye surgery. Is it safe ? Where can I consult for a good eye doctor in Kolkata ?

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Whether it is safe or not can be only decided after doing certain tests. So consult an ophthalmologist near you and he will guide you better. ...  Read More

I am 33 years old May 1984 born. Can you please let me know if I am eligible for eye Laser surgery

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yes ...  Read More

Is it safe to go for laser surgery ? Is there is a lifetime guarantee for clear eye vision ?is there any side effects?

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Hello Your doctor will perform few tests like pentacam to see corneal thickness and topography and fundus examination and if all these tests are normal then LASIK can be done For more information you ...  Read More

I am sort sight ,details of my eyes are Right eye - SPH -2.25 ,CYL - 0.50, axis 120, and left eye SPH -2.0 , CYL -0.75 , AXIS 65 what kind of laser eye surgery i need , and what is the cost for that , is EYE Q super speciality hospital is good for such surgery

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True...with this type of refractive error mostly cornea have good thikness. After evalution u may choose lasik surgery with wavefront (by blade/by laser) ...  Read More

Is there any risk involved in laser eye surgery? I have a short sight with power 2.5. I have read there are risks involved. Please advise.

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Today Laser surgery is very safe. You need to get a few mandatory tests done prior to the procedure. ...  Read More

My father has recently undergone prostate surgery...after a month he started feeling pain and noticed it swollen..hence took a scan Can u please explain the report..what should be the next step...any surgery required? (After some medication pain completely subsided but swelling remained the same ) *Please find the attached*

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I had a power of -4.00 in both eyes and underwent LASIK surgery recently. After three months, one eye is 6/6 and the other is 6/9. Along with this, there is some white discharge after surgery it was continuous." 6/9 vision due to dryness, or is the refractive error returning However, I am using milflox and normo tears lubricant

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Refractive surgery is mostly machine based, calculation and surgery setting is all done by machine itself, even with precise surgery there is chances of 0.50 +/- error, and after healing also there ca ...  Read More

Hi I had laser piles surgery 2 days ago.. Its paining and burning down there... Also there is leakage..of stool By when will it resolve

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Hello, it is difficult to comment without having any information about the surgery, but it is better that you follow the discharge medication as advised by the surgeon and the leakage of stool can be ...  Read More

Which surgery would be good for 23years ,is it good to go for laser PRK or Trans-PRK. Please suggest

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It all depends on various parameters , like corneal diameter, thickness etc.,. Per lasik assessment has to be done. Pl consult. ...  Read More

I had stage 3 laser surgery for Hemorrhoids i.e fissures on one week ago. The problems that i am facing are feeling heavy stomach and after completing the urinating with in 2 minutes immediately and after every meal not able to control the poop. Sometimes I feel burning and stinging pain. Thank You

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I recently got laser surgery done for hemorrhoids. After a week the surgery site started itching. Is it normal or should I worry. Also wanted to understand how long it will take time to heal completely?

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1. Have you gone back to the surgeon for follow-up and told him about this complaint.(Yes itching can occur, Anti-allergic drug’s suffice) 2. 2-3 weeks usually, *stay on regular follow-up*. If no oth ...  Read More

Is laser surgery an effective way to cure hemorrhoids? I am considering getting this surgery done. Kindly suggest.

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Each treatment modality has its own pros and cons.. In my opinion surgical excision is the best option. ...  Read More

Hi, I am 27 F . I have been wearing spectacles since I was 19. I’m myopic. My current prescription of power is: L eye: Sph -1.75 ; Cyl -0.75 ; Axis 140 ; R eye: Sph -2.00 ; Cyl -0.50 ; Axis 20 ; I am considering specs removal surgery . I have taken the eligibility tests and I am eligible for the surgery. SILK procedure h

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As per your current power, you are better suited for Lasik Surgery. No your power will not return later after Lasik. Lasik is permanent and irreversible. ...  Read More

Q) What are the symptoms of eye disease A. No history of eye or head injury Eyes lens operation Nuclear cataract :No2, Nc2 Cortical cataract :c2 Early cataract Wants to wait for surgery

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Catarct symptom is Blurred vision ...  Read More

Hi, I underwent barriage laser for both eyes on January 27 ,2025 due to lattice degeneration and weak areas in retina.. just after a month I feel as if something is moving in my perpheral vision. And in low light areas I see glare in side vision. I have my next checkup on March 28. Is it something to worry with these new symptoms and does it near i

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Considering you have a barraged lattice I presume you are a myope. Floaters is quite common especially in myopes. However glare isn't. It's best to consult sooner rather than wait till end of the mont ...  Read More

Hi, I got barrage laser done 10 days back in both eyes. It was going fine but after 7-8 days my one eye got red and painful so I consulted a doctor. I was given a steroid for 10 days and refresh liquigel to use. She also said i got some allergy and my pupil didn't return to normal after the laser procedure. But its been 10 days why it hasn't return

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Please consult local ophthalmologist ...  Read More

How many days does discomfort last after laser fissurectomy and piles surgery. Although my pain levels have reduced and swelling has reduced i still have pain after bowel movements and also mild burning.. I am almost 1.5 weeks post surgery now...

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Avoid fried food and spicy food Water intake more than Green leafy vegetables and fruits Do connect and consult Do connect and consult ...  Read More

I want confirmation from the insurance company both eye surgery cover with icl please confirm revert as soon as possible

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please consult eye doctor ...  Read More

I had laser gum treatment done and after 21 days I started having paining, swelling and light bleeding in one gum. Is this normal?

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Pls share pictures along with previous treatment and diagnosis ...  Read More

Hi, i feel my foreskin is a bit tight and sometimes without protection intercourse i feel a little pain down the tip bcz of skin, so i am planning to go for a frenuloplasty surgery. Can you please tell the cost and whether it is safe or not as i am bit afraid too.

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Query Title: Workout restrictions after laser surgery for hemorrhoid, fistula, and fissure Query Details: Hello Doctor, I underwent laser surgery for hemorrhoid, fistula, and fissure on 27th October. Currently, I feel much better, though there is some mild pain and itching, which is manageable. I’m in regular touch with my surgeon. However, I

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Rest for 1 week. Fibre rich diet. Drink plenty of plenty water. ...  Read More

Went fissure Lis surgery a year ago after that stool , fibre rich diet was going well..suddenly a new cut happened in anal..why it happened again ? as it was reassured that Lis will end fussure issue in future. What to do now..again Lis?

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I had undergone laser surgery for Fissure 7 months back. Till 2months post surgery, I was doing fine. Suddenly one day, 1 hard stool and since then I am feeling the same pain, burning, itching and blood(sometimes). Its been 7 months now and I am suffering from same symptoms. My doctor has examined me and confirmed that Fissure has healed and advis

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Hi, It looks like that one episode of hard stools has caused these issues post surgery. ...  Read More

Dear Doctor Sir/Ma'am , I had eye check up in Eye hospital, where doctor suggested to go for barrage laser, it safe to go for ? & What are the side effects of it? If there are side effects how long will it take to recover?

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Yes please go ahead with it. It's safe ...  Read More

Hi, i want to get fissure laser surgery on a urgent basis in kolkata. I have already consulted with few surgeons as well as contacted with few gov. and private hospitals in kolkata regarding surgery but this facility isn't available in their hospitals. I can't get any correct information where should i go for this surgery

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