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  • 25 Years
  • 14/08/2025

It's been a month since my ReLex smile surgery and I'm still not happy with the results. Will there be any more changes or improvements since they say the full recovery takes about 3 months?

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My friend's left eye power is 14 and right eye is 12 is laser surgery safe for such high numbers? He's worried about risks since his prescription seems pretty strong

Laser eye surgery can be safe for high prescriptions, but it's not always the best option and depends on individual factors. While LASIK is generally safe, very high prescriptions like 14 and 12 diopters may be close to or beyond the typical limits of correction for LASIK. In such cases, other options like ICL (Implantable Collamer Lens) or other refractive surgeries might be more suitable. It's crucial for your friend to consult with an experienced refractive surgeon to determine the best course of action for their specific case

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I'm a 27-year-old guy with good vision but I have a lazy eye. Sometimes my left eye drifts outward and other times it's my right eye. Is there a permanent surgery to fix this?

Yes, a type of surgery called strabismus surgery can address eye misalignment, including drifting or wandering eyes (exotropia), and can potentially correct or improve the issue. However, it's important to understand that this surgery corrects the eye misalignment, and not necessarily the "lazy eye" or amblyopia itself

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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?

COST depends on dr and hospital.

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