How much does PTK surgery cost per eye in India and what are its benefits I have corneal scarring and my doctor suggested PTK but I'm not sure if it's worth the expense or what exactly it can fix

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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ophthal opinion is advised to the patient.

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Answered 14/08/2025

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Want to ditch my glasses for good but hate contact lenses what's the best permanent solution? How can I tell if I'm a good candidate for LASIK? Also, are there cheaper alternatives to LASIK and what's the estimated cost range for those?

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

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I'm a 55-year-old man diagnosed with cataract in my left eye and my doctor recommended laser surgery. How successful is this surgery usually and are there any side effects I should know about? What precautions do I need to take before and after the procedure? Could anything go wrong during the surgery?

surgical is advised to the pt.

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my eye power is -4 with cylindrical number, can diet and exercise help reduce it without surgery? I'm hoping to lower it even a little bit naturally

ophthal opinion is advised to the pt.

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