My grandmother is 73 and has BP, an eye specialist recommended cataract surgery for her. The counselor gave lens options ranging from Rs 9500 to 30000 and mentioned that cheaper lenses might lead to a layer forming over the cataract in the future. What's the best lens choice to prevent this issue later on? Also, what's the right approach for her surgery considering her age and BP?

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Why isn't a small difference like 0.5D seen as a big deal for Lasik surgery? I'm curious because I've heard mixed opinions and want to understand if it really makes a difference in outcomes

refractory error correction and visual acuity tests advised followed by an ophtahmologist opinion .

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I'm 25 with a 0.50 CYL and 180-degree axis in my right eye and 1.25 CYL with the same axis in my left eye. Would LASIK surgery on the left eye help me achieve 66 vision or is that unrealistic?

What's your vision with glasses at present? Or just send me ur current glass prescription.

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I have 2.50 vision in both eyes and really want to get rid of my glasses. Are there any non-surgical ways to improve my eyesight naturally? I've heard about eye exercises and diet changes do those actually work or is surgery the only option?

For vision improvement, non-surgical methods like eye exercises and diet changes might help reduce strain, but they rarely eliminate the need for glasses. Surgery like LASIK is the most effective option for myopia correction.

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