My right eye power is 12 and left eye is 5, can I get LASIK surgery or is there a risk of blindness in my right eye? Would really appreciate your advice on this.

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eye drops are advised ,for severe cases surgical excision is advised to the pt.

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My mom is 62 and just got diagnosed with cataract mono focal. Can anyone recommend a really good doctor in Dwarka West Delhi for cataract surgery? Looking for someone with proven results and at least 10 years of experience.

Dr. Rajesh Khanna or Dr. Anurag Narula in Dwarka are reputed for cataract surgery with >10 years experience.

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Is cataract surgery safe during the rainy season or is it better to wait for winter? I've heard humidity and infections might be higher in monsoon and worried about recovery. Does the weather really affect the surgery outcome or healing process?

Cataract surgery is generally safe year-round; infection control practices matter more than weather.

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I have pterygium in both eyes and my doctor recommended surgery to remove it since it's affecting my vision. What's the safest surgical option for this and how many days of leave should I take from work for recovery?

eye drops are advised ,for severe cases surgical excision is advised to the pt.

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