How long does it take to recover from corneal opacity and can it be treated with just eye drops or is surgery usually needed

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I'm 50 years old with a left eye power of 7.5 and right eye at 4. Considering LASIK surgery but worried if it's safe at my age are there any side effects or complications I should know about?

eye drops are advised ,for severe cases surgical excision is advised to the pt.

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I've had a chalazion for two months now and the swelling is really bothering me are there any good home remedies I can try I'd prefer to avoid surgery if possible

Apply warm,wet compresses for 5-10 min for about 3-6 times a day.

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Looking for the top eye hospital in Hyderabad for ICL surgery any recommendations Also what's the usual cost range for this procedure

LV Prasad Eye Institute and Maxivision in Hyderabad are top for ICL; cost ranges ‚Çπ85,000‚Äì‚Çπ1.5 lakh per eye.

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