I'm a 38-year-old man with squint in my left eye due to Duane retraction syndrome. Is it possible to correct this with surgery at my age or is it too late for treatment?

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Answered 14/08/2025

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My eyes have been giving me a lot of trouble lately it's affecting my daily work and making everything really frustrating. I can't focus properly, and it's getting hard to handle. What can I do to manage this without needing surgery?

eye drops are advised ,for severe cases surgical excision is advised to the pt.

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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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My mom has a retina problem in her right eye and has already gotten 5 injections, but she still can't see properly. Now her left eye, which had cataract surgery, is also getting affected. We're from a low-income background what else can be done to help her vision improve?

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