• female
• 5 Years
• 14/08/2025

is squint surgery risky and painful what kind of instruments are used during the procedure and are there any complications i should be aware of

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I've been wearing specs with a power of 4 and I'm considering laser surgery to get rid of them. Is it safe for my eye power? What's the recovery like and are there any side effects I should know about?

Yes, it's generally safe to undergo laser eye surgery with a prescription of 4.00, and it's considered a good candidate for LASIK. The procedure aims to correct refractive errors, reducing or eliminating the need for glasses or contact lenses. Recovery is usually quick, with most patients regaining vision within a few days. While generally safe, there are potential side effects to be aware of.

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I had LASIK done a while back but I lost all the records from the procedure. If I need cataract surgery later on, will not having those LASIK details cause problems for my vision or eye health?

LASIK history helps in planning cataract surgery later but not always mandatory.Special imaging and intraocular lens selection may still allow safe surgery.

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Looking for feedback on Dr Ramesh at LV Prasad for squint surgery. I'm from Pune but considering Chennai for the procedure. Any experiences or recommendations? Also, are there good eye hospitals in Chennai for this surgery?

ophthal opinion is advised to the patient.

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