I have keratoconus in my eyes and really want to avoid surgery. I've attached my Oculus Pentacam report can you help me understand how severe my condition is right now? What stage is my keratoconus at and how serious is it? Also, could you explain my corneal thickness readings and what treatment options would work best for this level without needing surgery?

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Dr Kamran Mohammed

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While keratoconus is not curable in the sense of reversing the corneal shape, it can be effectively managed and vision improved without surgery. Treatments like eyeglasses, contact lenses, and corneal cross-linking (CXL) can help control its progression and enhance vision.

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I've had a squint eye since birth and I'm 24 now. If I get surgery for it, could it affect my vision? I'd like to know more about how squint surgery works and what to expect I've also attached a photo of my eyes for reference.

Squint surgery has no relation with vision. Kindly consult local squint specialist

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I've been dealing with eye floaters and flashes for about a year now I'm 45 and it's really bothering me. Is there any way to treat this without surgery? Do eye drops or antibiotics help with this issue? Are there home remedies that might make these floaters less noticeable?

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