My 72-year-old dad is scheduled for cataract surgery soon and has been regularly taking ecosprin. His cardiologist advised continuing it during the surgery since they won't be touching any nerves. Is it really safe to keep taking ecosprin before and after the cataract procedure?

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My uncle has degenerative myopia and we've seen several ophthalmologists who all say there's no cure available worldwide. Is there any treatment or eye surgery that could help his condition? We're open to any options that might improve his vision

Unfortunately, degenerative myopia currently has no cure. However, some treatments, such as retinal injections or surgery for retinal detachment, may help slow down vision loss. You should explore advanced treatment options with an experienced ophthalmologist.

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I'm a 38-year-old man with squint in my left eye due to Duane retraction syndrome. Is it possible to correct this with surgery at my age or is it too late for treatment?

YOU CAN DO SX NOW.

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I've had stable eyesight for about a year now with -2.50 in my right eye and -2.75 in the left. I'm considering Contoura vision surgery but not sure if it's the best option for me what do you think would work better for my prescription?

Contoura vision is effective for your prescription; a refractive specialist can confirm eligibility based on corneal scans.

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