I have vision problems and I'm considering eye surgery but I'm not sure where to start. What type of surgery would be best for me LASIK or something else? Also, can you recommend a good hospital or clinic for the procedure? I'm a bit nervous and would really appreciate some guidance

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While LASIK is the most common surgery for refractive errors, there are other procedures that have similar procedures or goals. Refractive laser surgery options include: LASIK. The surgeon uses a laser or blade to create a flap in the outer layers of the cornea.

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Is ICL surgery an option for someone with really high myopia like 14.75 in the right eye and 17.5 in the left eye or are there better alternatives for vision correction with these numbers

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Which hospital in Chennai is the safest for ICL eye surgery I really want to make sure the procedure is done as safely as possible

For ICL eye surgery in Chennai, top hospitals include Sankara Nethralaya and Rajan Eye Care. Both are well-known for safe and reliable procedures.

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My granny had cataract surgery on 24 Feb 2017 and ever since then she's been having pain in her eyes and forehead. The pain comes and goes it's not too severe but it's persistent. How long will this last and when can we expect the pain to go away completely?

It's understandable that you're concerned about your granny's persistent pain after cataract surgery. While it's common to experience some discomfort after surgery, it's unusual for it to last for seven years. It's crucial to have your granny's eye doctor re-evaluate her condition and determine the cause of the pain.

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