My mom needs cataract surgery and the doctor gave two options a 2.8mm incision with an Indian lens or a 1.8mm one with an imported lens. Which one is better for her? I'm a bit confused about the difference in incision size and lens quality

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Dr Kamran Mohammed

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5+ Yrs

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Any lens can be implemented ie Indian or imported through either incisions. And results will be almost equal. So please look into your budget.

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Answered 14/08/2025

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