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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I'm a 22-year-old female with retinal thinning in my right eye that's under control, but my doctor recommended surgery if I want to keep running and exercising. I run fast daily and do push-ups and crunches, plus I have a violent sneezing problem. If I avoid weights and gymnastics, am I still at risk of detachment without surgery?

refractory error correction and visual acuity tests advised followed by an ophtahmologist opinion .

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My uncle could see just six months ago but now he's completely blind. Is there any surgery or treatment that could help restore his vision? What could have caused such a sudden loss of eyesight?

While there isn't a guaranteed cure for blindness, treatments can sometimes help restore or manage vision loss, depending on the cause and how far it's progressed. Sudden vision loss can be caused by several factors, including retinal detachment, stroke, optic neuritis, and problems with blood flow to the eyes.

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Why don't eye surgeons recommend kenacort injections for chalazion instead of surgery? I heard it can work but my doctor keeps suggesting surgery how does the injection actually help and why might they avoid it?

if inj fails ,surgery is advised.

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