My dad is 57 and needs cataract surgery but the hospital just quoted lens prices from 15k to 40k without explaining the differences. How do we pick the right lens what are the key features or benefits we should compare?

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I have keratoconus in both eyes and I'm really confused about my options. One doctor suggested surgery while another said contact lenses are better than surgery and recommended trying them first. I'm only 17 and not sure what to choose should I go for contacts or consider surgery right away? What would be the best option for someone my age?

Information is very less.need to know level of keratoconus. In my point collagen crosslinking gives very good results in halting progression but all datas are to be seen and then to be decided the plan of treatment.

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is squint surgery risky and painful what kind of instruments are used during the procedure and are there any complications i should be aware of

ophthal opinion is advised for tt.

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My uncle has to get cataract surgery for his left eye but his hemoglobin is just 5. Is it safe for him to have the surgery with such low hemoglobin?

Patient is advised cataract surgery only if the Hb level is atleast 10 gm/dl.Blood transfusion is advised and oral iron therapy advised .Once hb is 10 surgery is advised to the patient.

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