My mom is 60 and diabetic, and we're considering cataract surgery for her. Her eye number is 4.5 - would a trifocal or multifocal lens be better for her? I'm a bit worried about which option would suit her condition best.

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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

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Answered 14/08/2025

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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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i have squint eye and low vision how much does surgery cost and is it safe for my condition

COST depends on dr and hospital.

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I have farsightedness with a prescription of 7.5. Are there any non-surgical ways to improve it or at least make it a bit better? I'm curious if glasses or lifestyle changes could help reduce the severity over time

ophthal opinion.

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