I'm Prakash from Chennai and currently using contact lenses. I'm 26 with a power of 2.50 in both eyes, but my left eye has CYL 0.75 and Axis 170. I'm considering LASIK surgery is it a good option for me? Also, what would be the total cost and does medical insurance cover it?

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COST depends on dr and hospital.

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Answered 14/08/2025

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Looking for a good hospital near Kundanhalli Gate for squint surgery any recommendations? Also, what's the approximate cost for one eye?

Ranges between 70k-1.6L .

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Is ICL surgery an option for someone with really high myopia like 14.75 in the right eye and 17.5 in the left eye or are there better alternatives for vision correction with these numbers

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I've been noticing eye floaters for the past two years and it's really bothering me. Is there any way to reduce or get rid of them? Also, my power is -2.50 in both eyes can I improve my eyesight naturally to stop wearing glasses without surgery?

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