Question 1

I'm a 23-year-old male with eyesight above 7 in both eyes and considering LASIK surgery. A clinic asked me to get a corneal scan test for Rs 3500 to check if I'm eligible. 
 
 Can I do the pre-tests at one hospital and the actual LASIK at another? Will the second hospital accept the reports or make me retest? 
 
 Also, two hospitals quoted different prices for the scan Rs 2000 and Rs 3500. Since it's a machine-based test, does going for the cheaper option affect accuracy or should I pay more for better quality?

Accepted Answer

ophthal opinion is advised for tt.

Question 2

I have a squint of around 4 to 5 degrees both near and far, sometimes even 5 to 6 degrees. How can I overcome this? Will I need surgery? It really bothers me, and I feel like it affects my accuracy when drawing does squint cause that?

Accepted Answer

Yes, strabismus (squint) can be corrected, and whether surgery is needed depends on the severity and underlying cause. Non-surgical options like vision therapy, eye patches, glasses, or botox injections are often tried first. If these aren't effective, surgery to reposition the eye muscles may be necessary. It's also possible that squint affects drawing accuracy, but this would need to be assessed by a professional

Question 3

I've been researching Femto LASIK and SMILE LASIK for my vision correction but I'm a bit confused about the differences between them. Which one is safer and has fewer complications? I'm worried about recovery time and long-term effects can you explain which procedure might be better for someone with moderate myopia?

Accepted Answer

SMILE LASIK is generally considered more minimally invasive and potentially safer than Femto LASIK, with reduced risk of flap-related complications and dry eye. While both have similar recovery times, SMILE may offer an advantage for individuals prone to dry eyes. For moderate myopia, SMILE may be a better option due to its minimal invasiveness and lower risk of complications

I heard Aravind Eye Hospital offers ICL surgery for around 35k per eye using their own lenses. Are these lenses as reliable and effective as Visian ICL? I'm a bit unsure about the quality and safety compared to the branded option can you advise?

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