is lasik surgery safe in the long run? i'm 27 and my prescription has been stable for a year at -5 and -4 in both eyes but i'm worried about potential side effects years later

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ophthal opinion is advised to the pt.

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My doctor noticed an old faint linear scar on my cornea during an exam but said it's normal and didn't suggest surgery why wouldn't they recommend removing it if it's a scar? Should I be concerned about it affecting my vision later?

Phototherapeutic Keratectomy (PTK) PTK is a laser procedure that removes superficial scars and smooths the corneal surface

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I have intermittent exotropia and I'm not sure what the best treatment option is for me should I consider surgery or would vision therapy work better? Also, any idea how much the surgery might cost?

Intermittent exotropia can often be managed with vision therapy and orthoptic exercises;surgery is reserved for persistent cases and costs ‚Çπ30,000‚Äì‚Çπ70,000.

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My mom is 53 and a homemaker needing cataract surgery. The doctor gave options like manual surgery with Indian lens, phaco emulsification with hydrophilic Indian lens, phaco with imported lens, and phaco with imported preloaded ozonated lens. I don't want to overspend but also don't want to compromise on her care. Which one would be the best choice for her?

Go for hydrophobic ozonated Iol. & preloaded.

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