I've had myopia for the past 18 years and I'm wondering if it can be treated without surgery. What are my options besides LASIK or SMILE and how much do those procedures usually cost?

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I have 2.5 spherical 90 degree in my right eye and 0.5 cylindrical in my left eye and I really don't want to wear glasses. What surgical options do I have and roughly how much would they cost

Refractive surgery options include LASIK, PRK, or ICL‚Äîcosts ‚Çπ25,000‚Äì‚Çπ80,000 per eye depending on hospital.

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My right eye power is 12 and left eye is 5, can I get LASIK surgery or is there a risk of blindness in my right eye? Would really appreciate your advice on this.

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

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I have thin corneas and can't get LASIK, so my doctor recommended SMILE but I've heard it has some drawbacks. Now I'm seeing Contoura Vision might be better what's the best option for someone with thin corneas like me?

Contoura Vision needs sufficient corneal thickness; SMILE is preferred in thinner corneas‚Äîchoose based on topography and surgeon‚Äôs advice.

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