My spherical power is 4.00 in both eyes and has been stable for a year, but now I have a new cylindrical power of 0.50. Should I hold off on LASIK surgery because of this change?

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Dr Kamran Mohammed

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A new cylindrical power of 0.50 after a year of stable spherical power may not necessarily require you to hold off on LASIK surgery. Many surgeons consider a 0.50 diopter change stable enough for LASIK.

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Answered 14/08/2025

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I've had scalp psoriasis for years but it's well controlled with treatment would refractive surgery like LASIK be risky for me or is it safe to go ahead since it's only affecting my scalp?

Scalp psoriasis doesn't affect LASIK safety‚Äîgenerally safe if eyes are healthy.

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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?

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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I'm planning to get my dad's cataract surgery done at Narayana Netralaya in Rajajinagar, Bangalore. Could you recommend the best doctor there for this procedure? I know it's subjective, but I'd really appreciate your opinion on who might be the top specialist for this surgery.

ophthal opinion is advised.

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