I have a cylindrical power of 4 in my right eye can this be corrected with surgery or are there other ways to reduce it? I'm worried about whether it's even possible to fully get rid of it

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Dr Kamran Mohammed

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Cylindrical number or Astigmatism cannot be corrected naturally. One may be able to avoid glasses alltogether for small numbers but will require wearing glasses or contact lenses to see clearly. Of course Lasik can be performed to get rid of cylindrical number

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Answered 14/08/2025

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I'm considering Femto or Lasik surgery for my 6 power eyes but not sure if it's the right time to go for it. How do I know if I'm a good candidate and what should I look for in a hospital or doctor to get the best results? Any advice on what to expect during recovery would be helpful too.

ophthal opinion is advised.

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I had ICL surgery two months ago but my eyelid is still really swollen what could be causing this and how can I reduce the swelling

A repeat MRI is advised at Apollo hospital. ortho opinion is advised.

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Is it okay to get LASIK surgery now if I'll be starting a software job soon and working 10-hour days in front of a computer? I'm 22 and wondering if 15-20 days of rest after the surgery is enough before I start my job

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

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