i want to get lasik surgery but im 22 is this the right age for it or should i wait also what tips should i keep in mind before going for the procedure

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For the majority of the population, the ideal age range for LASIK surgery falls between 20 and 40 years. However, there is no upper limit for lasik provided the eye is healthy and does not have any other associated conditions(as discussed further)

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Which procedure is better between LASIK and PRK when it comes to quality of vision after surgery and post-operative pain? I've heard there can be other issues after surgery too. Also, my corneal thickness is 495 um with a power of 3.50 in both eyes, and all my topography tests came back normal. Would LASIK or PRK be the better option for me to get rid of my glasses?

With normal topography and 495 Œºm corneal thickness, PRK is safer than LASIK and has less risk of complications; PRK has slightly more pain initially but similar long-term vision quality.

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Are there any non-surgical treatments for ptosis like exercises or other options and if surgery is the only way how much does it usually cost

Mild ptosis may improve with special glasses or eye exercises but results are limited; surgery is most effective, costing ‚Çπ20k‚Äì‚Çπ60k depending on hospital and surgeon.

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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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