Can Contoura vision surgery be spotted during a regular eye checkup with a slit lamp or corneal topography? If not, how would a doctor actually detect it?

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Contoura Vision surgery can be detected during specialized eye exams, particularly those involving corneal topography and slit-lamp examination. While it's not easily spotted during routine eye checkups, advanced diagnostic techniques can reveal the subtle changes in the cornea caused by the procedure

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I'm 25 with a 0.50 CYL and 180-degree axis in my right eye and 1.25 CYL with the same axis in my left eye. Would LASIK surgery on the left eye help me achieve 66 vision or is that unrealistic?

What's your vision with glasses at present? Or just send me ur current glass prescription.

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I have high myopia with a glass power of 20 D and snail track degeneration can I still get refractive eye surgery? Are there any complications with such a high prescription?

Yes, even with high myopia (20D) and snail track degeneration, you may still be a candidate for refractive eye surgery like LASIK or other options. However, the specific procedure and its suitability will depend on a thorough eye exam and evaluation of your individual case

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I've been struggling with myopia right eye is -2.50 and left eye is -2.75 and I'm considering surgery to get rid of my specs. There are so many options like Contoura Vision, SMILE, ICL, and LASIK, but I'm not sure which one is the best for me. Are there any side effects I should be worried about? Could you explain the pros and cons of each in detail?

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