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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5+ Yrs

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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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