I'm considering c3r surgery for my keratoconus which is at an intermediate stage but I'm worried if it'll completely cure the condition or if there are side effects my lens power first increased to 3 then dropped to 1 so I'm confused about how the surgery might affect my vision long-term

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Had C3R surgery in both eyes a year ago and stopped wearing RGP lenses because they were uncomfortable now just using glasses. Could my eyesight still improve or cornea shape change over time? Do I really need to keep wearing contact lenses after the procedure?

Ent refferal is advised to the patient at apollo hospital.

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My mother is 67 and has been diagnosed with cataracts in both eyes, with surgery recommended. She's a homemaker who reads newspapers and mythology books daily. I'm torn between monofocal and multifocal lenses would the Alcon Vivity lens suit her lifestyle, or should we consider other options? Also, does the season affect cataract surgery outcomes?

ophthal opinion.

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Why don't eye surgeons recommend kenacort injections for chalazion instead of surgery? I heard it can work but my doctor keeps suggesting surgery how does the injection actually help and why might they avoid it?

if inj fails ,surgery is advised.

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