I'm 58 years old and have a mildly decayed tooth causing some pain. I need to get cataract surgery in the next couple of days will the tooth issue affect the procedure or anesthesia? Should I delay the surgery or can I go ahead as planned?

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Answered 14/08/2025

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My eye power is 8.5 with some cylindrical issue. I got tested for laser eye surgery but the doctor said laser isn't possible or safe for such high power and recommended ICL instead. I don't know much about ICL is laser really not an option for my power and how safe is ICL?

Yes, with an eye power of 8.5 and some cylindrical error, laser eye surgery (LASIK) might not be a safe or ideal option for you, especially if your corneal thickness is also a concern. Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL) surgery is often recommended as an alternative for such high prescriptions. ICL is generally considered a safe procedure with a high success rate, and it can correct both nearsightedness (myopia) and astigmatism

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my dad has had cataracts for about a year now and his vision keeps getting worse - how much does cataract surgery usually cost and will it help him see clearly again

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I've had a squint eye since birth and I'm 24 now. If I get surgery for it, could it affect my vision? I'd like to know more about how squint surgery works and what to expect I've also attached a photo of my eyes for reference.

Squint surgery has no relation with vision. Kindly consult local squint specialist

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