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  • 30 Years
  • 14/08/2025

My vision is 66 in both eyes with glasses and I have a high power of 7D. Is Lasik surgery an option for me to get rid of glasses and have normal vision?

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Dr. Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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  • MBBS
  • 6+ Yrs
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With power of -7D, LASIK is possible if corneal thickness allows; consult for topography—options like SMILE or ICL may be better in high myopia.

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