I've been struggling with shortsightedness for about a year now and thinking about lasik surgery - is it a good option for me? What should I know about the procedure and recovery time? I'm a bit nervous about eye surgeries in general but really want to ditch my glasses

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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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I'm an ophthalmologist with a posterior polar cataract and it's really affecting my work. I struggle during surgeries and it's making me depressed. Other doctors recommend surgery but I don't want to lose my accommodation before turning 35. What are my options to manage this without surgery right now?

A posterior polar cataract can impair surgical work and needs careful timing.Speak to an ophthalmologist about safer timing and interim solutions like glasses.

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I've had squint eyes since birth and I'm 27 now. I've learned to live with it, but if there's a way to fix it without surgery, I'd love to know more. Are there any non-surgical treatments or exercises that could help correct squint eyes?

Minor squint may be improved with vision therapy in children, but adult cases often need surgery for cosmetic correction.

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