I've been dealing with strabismus and exotropia for a while and read about surgery being an option. Is surgery the only way to fix this or are there other treatments I could try? Also, could you suggest where I should go for treatment and roughly how much it might cost? Lately, it's been really affecting my confidence, especially in professional settings where eye contact matters a lot.

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I have a lazy eye and really want to treat it like normal. Are there any treatments that can help fix it without needing surgery? What else can I do to make it look and function normally?

eye drops are advised ,for severe cases surgical excision is advised to the pt.

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my cornea size is 485 in one eye and 490 in the other with myopia of 6.25 and 6.50 would epi lasik surgery work for me

Epi-LASIK surgery might be an option for you, but it depends on a comprehensive eye exam, including corneal topography and pachymetry, to assess your suitability. While a corneal thickness of 485 ¬µm is at the lower end of the acceptable range for LASIK, it's not necessarily a contraindication, especially if other factors like corneal shape are favorable. However, with myopia of 6.25 and 6.50, the amount of tissue that would need to be removed during the procedure will be a significant factor in determining if Epi-LASIK is a safe option.

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