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  • 25 Years
  • 14/08/2025

My vision is around minus 8 and I'm worried because it seems really bad for my age. Is there any surgery or treatment that could help me get my normal eyesight back?

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I have pretty bad myopia with -20 in my left eye and -23 in the right it's getting really tough to manage daily life. I'm considering ICL surgery but not sure which hospital in India would be the best for such high prescriptions. Any recommendations based on experience with extreme cases like mine?

For high myopia, LVPEI Hyderabad and Sankara Nethralaya Chennai are best for ICL surgery.

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I'm getting LASIK surgery at AIIMS Delhi in July for astigmatism, but I'm worried about human error in the prescription. Since refraction tests are subjective, how do surgeons make sure they program the machine exactly right? What if my astigmatism axis or power is slightly off on surgery day? Do they recheck my eye power right before the procedure to avoid mistakes?

To address your concerns about LASIK surgery at AIIMS Delhi, it's reassuring to know that modern techniques and advanced technology minimize errors. Surgeons use precise measurements and techniques, including rechecking your eye power right before the procedure, to ensure accuracy.

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I have a vertical squint and I'm wondering if squint correction surgery is possible for adults. If yes, can you explain how the procedure works and what to expect?

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