• male
• 21 Years
• 14/08/2025

I'm 21 and my left eye is -5 and right eye is -9.5 can I get lasik surgery or is there another way to fix my vision

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Can Contoura vision surgery be spotted during a regular eye checkup with a slit lamp or corneal topography? If not, how would a doctor actually detect it?

Contoura Vision surgery can be detected during specialized eye exams, particularly those involving corneal topography and slit-lamp examination. While it's not easily spotted during routine eye checkups, advanced diagnostic techniques can reveal the subtle changes in the cornea caused by the procedure

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My mother has cataracts in both eyes and the doctor recommended surgery for her right eye soon before it gets worse. Can you help me understand how to choose between monofocal and multifocal IOLs? What are the costs for each type in India, and how long is the recovery after surgery? Also, what precautions should she take post-surgery? I'd like to know all the options available for cataract surgery and their costs.

For cataract surgery, a monofocal Intraocular Lens (IOL) provides clear vision at a single distance (usually far vision), while a multifocal IOL offers vision at multiple distances (near, intermediate, and far). Multifocal IOLs generally cost more but may reduce the need for glasses after surgery. Cataract surgery costs in India vary significantly, typically ranging from INR 25,000 to INR 1,20,000, depending on the IOL type and hospital

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I'm 21 with a power of 3.75 in both eyes and want to get rid of my glasses. Is LASIK a good option for my age? Will it permanently fix my eyesight or just work for a few years?

ophthal opinion is advised to the patient.

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