I'm 20 and keep failing medical eye exams because of vision issues in my left eye. Even with spectacles, I can't see words clearly. Would LASIK surgery help fix this so I can pass the medical exam? Are there other treatments I should consider?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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ophthal opinion is advised to the pt.

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Answered 14/08/2025

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Is LASIK or laser eye surgery safe for teenagers in the long run I'm 22 with -3 eyesight in both eyes and wondering if it's a good option for me

Yes, LASIK is safe at 22 for stable numbers‚Äîget corneal thickness and stability checked before deciding.

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I've been having this black screen-like issue in one eye and my doctor says it's retinal detachment from a tear that needs urgent surgery. Since it's a sensitive case, where would be the best place to get this surgery done

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I've had multiple eye surgeries including gas tamponade for retinal detachment 14 years ago and cataract surgery last year. Recently had silicon oil removal but my retina detached again. Now dealing with CNVM and silicon oil still in place. What's the safest way to remove the silicon oil without causing another retinal detachment? My vision is completely gone in that eye and I'm really worried about further complications

refractory error correction and visual acuity tests advised followed by an ophtahmologist opinion .

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