I'm really worried about what "visual prognosis is guarded" means. Is it something serious or something I should be really concerned about? Can you explain it to me in simple terms?

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Dr Anshul Maheshwari

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that say your visio is hindered might be due to some pathology ask your doctor for councelling

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Answered 25/07/2025

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i've had a minor squint for about 15 years after an accident most of the time it looks normal but sometimes it's noticeable would exercises help fix it or is surgery the only option

Minor squints can often be treated with exercises, but surgery may be required if exercises don‚Äôt provide sufficient improvement. Consult an ophthalmologist or optometrist for a customized treatment plan.

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I have a power of 9 with slightly stronger vision in my right eye. My glasses are really heavy and thick, making me uncomfortable and less confident in daily life practically blind without them. I'm unsure if LASIK surgery would even help my case. What options do I have to improve my vision without relying on such heavy glasses?

refractory corrections and visual acuity tests are advised.

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I'm 17 with an eye power of 13 in both eyes - will I be eligible for LASIK, ICL, or other vision correction surgeries when I'm older? My vision's pretty bad and I'm worried about whether these procedures would work for me in the future

ophthal opinion is advised to the patient .

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