my sister is 23 years old and has severe myopia with -12 power in both eyes. i'm confused between lasik and icl for her - which one would be safer and more effective in her case? also could you give me an idea about the cost difference between these two procedures

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Dr Kamran Mohammed

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With this power, ICL IS BETTER -option Surgery may cost you around 1.2 lacs

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Answered 14/08/2025

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I've had glasses for 10 years with an eye power of 2 and 2.5. I really want to reduce my dependency on them but don't want to go for surgery. Are there any Ayurvedic medicines or natural remedies that can help improve eyesight without side effects? Also, I spend around 8 hours daily on the computer could that be making it worse?

An ophthalmoscopy, refractory errors are to be assessed in the patient.An ophthalmologist opinon is advised to the patient.

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my dad has hepatitis B and needs cataract surgery for his right eye could the hepatitis cause any complications during or after the eye surgery

Hepatitis B usually doesn‚Äôt complicate cataract surgery, but inform the team; take precautions for liver profile and infection risk.

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I'm 22 with high myopia at -20D and snail track degeneration. Is there any surgery that can help me get rid of glasses for good? I'm worried about my options since my prescription is so high and I have this eye condition.

Snail track degeneration is not contraindications for Refractive surgery. Anyway Lasik will not be suitable for you. You will hv to consider ICL. Please discuss with your Ophthal.

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