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My eye power is -11 in both eyes and I really want to get rid of my glasses. Is there any treatment or surgery that can help me? Could you suggest what options might work for my case?

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Dr. Dr Kamran Mohammed

Dr Kamran Mohammed

General Practitioner

  • MBBS
  • FIDM
  • 5+ Yrs
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If you're tired of wearing eyeglasses or contact lenses, you may wonder whether LASIK surgery is right for you. LASIK is short for laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis. It is a surgery to correct blurry vision. The result of LASIK surgery for more than 99% of people is 20/40 vision or better.

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