Which is the better and safer option for long-term vision correction, PRK or LASIK? Once I get the surgery, is it permanent or could I end up needing glasses again later?

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Can you tell me which ophthalmologist at Narayana Netralaya Bangalore handles appointments for LASIK surgery since there are so many doctors there

patient is advised for ophthalmoogy specialist opinion for LASIK surgery.

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I'm a 49-year-old man who's been dealing with eye floaters for about 3 months now. Are there any effective treatments for this condition? Is surgery a good option or too risky? Can medications or eye drops help clear up floaters? I've heard about homeopathy and ayurveda for this - do those actually work or is it better to stick with conventional treatments?

Treatment include vitrectomy,to remove the floater, laser treatment or vitreolysis.

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I've been diagnosed with a retina issue and my doctor recommended barrage laser surgery, but I'm really nervous about it they didn't make me feel confident about the procedure. Can you suggest a skilled and patient-friendly retina surgeon who specializes in barrage laser? I need to get this done soon but want to make sure I'm in good hands.

Barrage laser is safe and done to prevent retinal detachment; seek a retina specialist known for patient care‚Äîyour doctor can refer a trusted one.

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