I've had floaters for about a year now and they're really bothering me, especially when I'm trying to work on my laptop. Since I've had cataract surgery in both eyes, could that be making the floaters worse or causing these vision issues

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While floaters are common after cataract surgery, they don't necessarily mean something is wrong. Cataract surgery improves vision, potentially making existing floaters more noticeable. If you're experiencing a sudden increase in floaters, especially with flashes of light or vision loss, see your eye doctor immediately as this could indicate a serious condition like a retinal tear or detachment.

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I'm planning to get my dad's cataract surgery done at Narayana Netralaya in Rajajinagar, Bangalore. Could you recommend the best doctor there for this procedure? I know it's subjective, but I'd really appreciate your opinion on who might be the top specialist for this surgery.

ophthal opinion is advised.

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Which procedure is better between LASIK and PRK when it comes to quality of vision after surgery and post-operative pain? I've heard there can be other issues after surgery too. Also, my corneal thickness is 495 um with a power of 3.50 in both eyes, and all my topography tests came back normal. Would LASIK or PRK be the better option for me to get rid of my glasses?

With normal topography and 495 Œºm corneal thickness, PRK is safer than LASIK and has less risk of complications; PRK has slightly more pain initially but similar long-term vision quality.

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I'm a 38-year-old male considering LASIK to get rid of my glasses. I've attached my current prescription can you check if I'm a good candidate for the procedure? What are the pros and cons of LASIK surgery I should know about?

LASIK is suitable if cornea thickness and retina are normal; risks include dryness, glare, under/overcorrection; benefits include freedom from glasses.

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