I'm 17 with an eye power of 13 in both eyes - will I be eligible for LASIK, ICL, or other vision correction surgeries when I'm older? My vision's pretty bad and I'm worried about whether these procedures would work for me in the future

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my child has a squint and I'm worried if it can be treated or if it might go away as they grow older at what age is surgery usually recommended for correcting squint

A squint can be treated with glasses, eye exercises, or surgery, depending on severity. Surgery is typically recommended if the condition persists after the age of 3-4 years.

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One of my eyelids is more droopy than the other and it's been like this since birth. Are there any non-surgical ways to even them out or make them look more symmetrical? It's something I've always been self-conscious about.

eye drops are advised ,for severe cases lid construction is also advised to the pt.

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My eye power is -9 and -10 and still increasing. Which LASIK surgery would be the best option for me given my high prescription? I'm a bit worried about stability since my vision keeps changing.

Please wait till your glass number stabilizes. After that you can meet with your local cornea specialist who will do a couple of tests and then advise which refractive surgery is best suited for you

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