Can wearing prescription glasses actually reduce my eye power over time without needing surgery I've heard mixed things and want to know if glasses can really improve vision naturally or if they just help temporarily

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Is eye lasik surgery detectable during medical tests for railway jobs I had the procedure done a few years ago and I'm worried it might affect my eligibility

Yes, LASIK surgery is allowed for candidates applying for certain RRB JE positions, but it depends on the medical standards of the respective posts. Candidates applying for posts requiring Medical Standards A-3 are not eligible if they have undergone LASIK surgery

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I have 2.5 spherical 90 degree in my right eye and 0.5 cylindrical in my left eye and I really don't want to wear glasses. What surgical options do I have and roughly how much would they cost

Refractive surgery options include LASIK, PRK, or ICL‚Äîcosts ‚Çπ25,000‚Äì‚Çπ80,000 per eye depending on hospital.

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What are the different types of lenses used in cataract surgery and why do doctors charge different prices for them Which lens option is the best for cataract surgery I've heard some are more expensive but not sure if they're worth it

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