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My mom needs RE PHACO IOL with guarded prognosis eye surgery and I'm a bit worried can you explain what exactly this procedure involves and what the estimated cost might be? Also, what does guarded prognosis mean for her recovery?

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Dr. Dr Kamran Mohammed

Dr Kamran Mohammed

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A phaco is a very simple surgical procedure for cataract . B. Cost depends on type of implant. It may range from 12k for hydrophilic lens to 40 for best hydrophobic acrylic lens Other special lens like Multifocal, toric costs more

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