my left eye has sph 6 and cyl 2.75 while my right eye is sph 5 and cyl 2 can I still get laser surgery to correct my vision

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Yes, it's likely you're still a candidate for laser eye surgery (like LASIK) even with your prescription. While your prescription is on the higher end, many procedures can handle prescriptions up to +6 diopters for farsightedness and -12 diopters for nearsightedness, as well as astigmatism up to 6 diopters. However, individual cases can vary, and a consultation with a qualified eye surgeon is crucial for a personalized assessment of your suitability.

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Answered 14/08/2025

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my eye power is -4 with cylindrical number, can diet and exercise help reduce it without surgery? I'm hoping to lower it even a little bit naturally

ophthal opinion is advised to the pt.

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I'm currently using 1.0 power glasses for both eyes and want to stop depending on them. If I go for LASIK refractive surgery, what kind of side effects should I be prepared for?

Consult opthalmologist for that.

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I have cylindrical power of 5.00 and spherical power of 4.00 in both eyes but my right eye struggles to read even with glasses for longsightedness my cornea thickness is 520 in both eyes and I'm 18 years old am I eligible for LASIK surgery

While your eye prescription suggests a high amount of both cylindrical and spherical power, and your cornea thickness is within the acceptable range for LASIK, your right eye's difficulty with reading even with glasses could indicate other factors that might make you ineligible for LASIK. Consulting with an ophthalmologist is crucial to determine your eligibility

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