My current glasses prescription is 8 and it's been getting worse for the past 10-12 years. I'm worried about this steady decline would surgery be a good option for me? If so, what type of procedure would you recommend?

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Myopia can continue worsening into the teens and even early adulthood. Once this excessive eye growth has commenced, myopia control treatment options can be prescribed to slow it down but the growth cannot be stopped or reversed Laser Eye Surgery for Myopia

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My aunt is 66 and scheduled for eye surgery but she has high BP what's the best way to manage her blood pressure before the procedure

To best manage high blood pressure before surgery, your aunt should follow her prescribed medication regimen, make lifestyle changes like diet and exercise, and work closely with her healthcare team to monitor and address any concerns.

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My eyesight is power right eye 6 and left eye 6.5 with cornea thickness 490. I'm trying to figure out what's better for me LASIK, PRK, or any other newer surgery options I might not know about. Can you help me decide?

Thin corneas without any ectatic disorders per say won't cause any problem ..... Lasik is not suitable.for getting rid of your glasses you can opt for other refractive procedures other than lasik

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My 5-year-old daughter has a squint in one eye that comes and goes it moves back to normal on its own. She does have eyesight issues, and I've noticed when she focuses, one eye drifts toward her nose. Is there a way to treat this without surgery? Also, could you recommend some good doctors for this?

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

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