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About Dr.Manu C.Rajnani
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Expertise
I am a Laser Eye Surgeon specializing in LASIK-Excimer Laser to remove glasses permanently, Phacoemulsification-No stitch surgery to remove Cataract and insertion of Intraocular Lens, Glaucoma, Squint Surgeries, Laser for retina for hypertension and diabetes

Experience
Practicing since more than 20 years now and conducted thousands of surgeries for LASIK (waveguide), Cataract,Phacoemulsification, Glaucoma and Squint in anterior segment of the eye

Organizations
DR.MANU'S LASER EYE SURGERY CENTER at Saraswati Society,Plot 433,TPS3,Khar(west),Bombay,India,Tel: 91-22-26006801-26004467&26007828 Mobile:91-9821032072 and my 2nd laser center at SOMIKA LASER EYE SURGERY CENTERS PVT.LTD.Ramtirth Society, Rammaruti Road, Naupada, Thane(West)-400601 Tel:253 Bombay Ophthalmological Association, Maharashtra Ophthalmology Association,All India Ophthalmology Association

Education/Credentials
M.B.B.S, D.O.M.S, , M.S.(Ophthalmology)

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Questions Answered By Expert Dr.Manu C.Rajnani
In Category Laser Eye Surgery

Subject	Date Asked

Treatment for Macular edima	8/19/2008
Q: My father is aged 67 years and was diagnosed with macular edima.He is not a diabetic patient.Doctors ... A: YES there is treatment depending on whether its wet or dry type of edema either with laser or with ...
Question	8/18/2008
Q: I would like to know about the eye color change procedure. I am familiar with the procedure offered ... A: EYE color change is not approved as yet and longterm results not known so please stick to contact ...
zyoptics surgery	8/14/2008
Q: Respected doctor, i m a 21 year old girl with an eye power of -6.5 . i wanted to go for ... A: Since i personally use the latest technology with wavefront schwind excimer laser with pendular ...
Squint surgery	8/10/2008
Q: Rajnani, I am a working individual, aged 35 yrs. In my childhood I did not have a squint but it ... A: Since you had not worn glasses earlier on one of your eyes had become weaker thus causing squint ...
squint eye	8/9/2008
Q: i m 37 years old male. about 23 years ago my left eye got hurt by stick. tht has made my eye squint. ... A: YES definitely we can help you to remove the squint and if possible give you better eye sight if ...
scar related query	8/9/2008
Q: i just want to know is it possible to remove a scar FROM SURGERY??? actually i used to wear contact ... A: IT will be ideally better to first get prelimnery check up and since you say the scar is in ...
eye color chnage	8/8/2008
Q: dear doctor we haven't spoke in some time i was wondering if you can send my details to laser eye ... A: SORRY EYE color change surgery is having lots of problems associated so i cannot help you if you ...
about my mon's eye	8/6/2008
Q: My mother has some problem in the eye. When Doc has done endeography, they found some spots on the ... A: SINCE SHE has problem in retina and since angiography is not clear ideally it is better to get "B" ...
suffering from my squint eye.	8/3/2008
Q: Hallow Dr. I am 23 year boy.In my left eye there is squint problem.When I see in front direction my ... A: Yes for your problem there is very simple solution not only your eyes will look normal and straight ...
c3R	7/31/2008
Q: i have gone through c3r for my left eye {due to very early stages of keratoconus) on 16 may 2008 , ... A: 1] yes what your doctor has said is very true it takes some time for cornea to stabilize and also ...
intralase	6/4/2008
Q: i recently got my eyes tested for lasik.my power is 6.75 in left eye and 6.5 in right eye.they said ... A: Correct what your friend said is absolutely correct but since your power is 6 and above LASIK is ...
intralase	6/3/2008
Q: i recently got my eyes tested for lasik.my power is 6.75 in left eye and 6.5 in right eye.they said ... A: well i will always prefer LASIK in case your parameters are fitting into that Otherwise 2nd ...
intralase	6/3/2008
Q: i recently got my eyes tested for lasik.my power is 6.75 in left eye and 6.5 in right eye.they said ... A: yes simple lasik is same as zyoptics Only if there is problem with corneal thickness then intralase ...
chance of getting myopia	6/3/2008
Q: My 44 months old daughter can't fall aspleep at naptime at preschool. Her teacher let her read ... A: WELL from your description of your daughters habits i personally feel she already has a number ...
squintness of left eye	6/2/2008
Q: i am 21 year old .i have problem of squint(left eye)& also my eye-sight of left eye is small(i can ... A: YES squint surgery along with some cosmetic surgery will definitely help you overcome your problem ...
intralase	6/2/2008
Q: i recently got my eyes tested for lasik.my power is 6.75 in left eye and 6.5 in right eye.they said ... A: WELL with 509 corneal thickness you can very well undergo LASIK with any machine with either 110 ...
eye surgery	5/28/2008
Q: My son had an accident 5 years ago which left him blind from his left eye . he has never been able ... A: since he is not able to tolerate artificial eye they have told you about this covering of the pupil ...
Small pupil after cataract surgery	5/25/2008
Q: My mother had cataract surgery 3 days ago and the day after the surgery her vision was blurry and ... A: don't worry because of age factor the healing process gets delayed in some patients and if your ...
Laser Surgery	5/22/2008
Q: Sir, Last year when I have done routine checkup for my son Sravan for his eyes. He is wearing a ... A: S., Thanks for asking such elaborate and interesting question the power of the eye has to be stable ...
Laser Surgery	5/21/2008
Q: Sir, Last year when I have done routine checkup for my son Sravan for his eyes. He is wearing a ... A: S., Thanks for asking such elaborate and interesting question FIRST of all LASIK surgery can be ...
Red Veins	5/21/2008
Q: I am a college student who's being troubled by red veins in my eyes for about a year already. The ... A: RED VEINS can be because of so many factors like allergy or dryness please consult eye specialist ...
squint eye correction	5/20/2008
Q: I had posted this question. im 25 year old male. i have squint in my left eye(duanes retraction ... A: YES THERE IS particular squint surgery for duane's so first come for check up and then i can guide ...
Squint and Vision correction	5/20/2008
Q: My LE has a squint at 30Deg and i have a power of +3.00, the squint is moving away towards my left. ... A: what you require is LASIK CORRECTION OF YOUR POWER 2 ND stage you require squint correction unless ...
Squint and Vision correction	5/19/2008
Q: My LE has a squint at 30Deg and i have a power of +3.00, the squint is moving away towards my left. ... A: YES IT IS VERY MUCH POSSIBLE TO CORRECT SQUINT CORRECTLY WITH SQUINT SURGERY AND ALSO YOUR VISUAL ...
Squint eye	5/19/2008
Q: I am a 32 year old woman residing in Mumbai. I am born squint ,though there is no family history of ... A: PLEASE come with prior appointment since we are busy sometimes in surgery or visits so as not to ...
change color eyes	5/19/2008
Q: I am french and I'm very interesting to change my color's eye (by the laser) I'm ready to be a ... A: PLEASE search on internet and contact them directly i am sorry i cannot help you on this If you any ...
Squint eye	5/18/2008
Q: I am a 32 year old woman residing in Mumbai. I am born squint ,though there is no family history of ... A: YES IT IS VERY MUCH POSSIBLE TO CORRECT SQUINT CORRECTLY PLEASE come for preliminary checkup and ...
watering eyes	5/17/2008
Q: i am 24 years old ,i have a problem since 4 years there is watering from my eyes probably due to ... A: please don't try self medications, please consult ophthalmologist who will be able to diagnose your ...
Cataract	5/17/2008
Q: I am just married & my wife she is 24 years have a cataract problem in both eyes. what should i do ... A: see cataract problem can occur at any age and the timing of surgery depends on lots of factors like ...
Squint Eye Surgery	5/16/2008
Q: My wife is 26 yr old, her right eye is slightly squint since born due to heredity, is squint eye ... A: well sorry one cannot make rough guesses in medical fields, also we get lots patient from abroad ...
Squint Eye Surgery	5/16/2008
Q: My wife is 26 yr old, her right eye is slightly squint since born due to heredity, is squint eye ... A: YES IT IS VERY MUCH POSSIBLE TO CORRECT SQUINT CORRECTLY cost depends on whether one muscle or more ...
blurry and double vision after cataract surgery	5/15/2008
Q: my 80 yr old mother had cataract surgery 8 weeks ago on right eye. all went well, no problems. she ... A: YES IT IS very much possible to have this problem because before cataract surgery since cataract is ...
Eye Surgery	5/13/2008
Q: Personal Details: Age :28 Power +1.75 both eyes. How much will it cost (Rs) to remove the eye ... A: there are 4 different types of surgeries performed so once we have your measurements then only i can ...
eye colour change	5/11/2008
Q: i was wondering can any of these places consider me for surgery please. thank you and i hope to hear ... A: yes even i have heard about them but never contacted so if you have known about them already kindly ...
Double vision	5/11/2008
Q: Manu C. Rajadani, I am a 45years of age and Sri Lankan living in Toronto, Canada. One day I felt ... A: FROM YOUR SYMPTOMS and signs looks like nerve palsy but it is mandatory to go to ophthalmologist for ...
INTRALASIK eye surgery	5/11/2008
Q: I have problem in distance vision.My eye vision numbers are left 5 and right 10. It is since ... A: 1] yes you can very well undergo any refractory procedure number is NOT the criteria your parameters ...
Reg : Zyoptics surgery that i underwent a week ago	5/8/2008
Q: Today is the eighth day after i had the zyoptics surgery at chennai. After all the pre surgery ... A: Trust your doctor and go back to him immediately tell him your dificulties and ask him what is ...
Lasik	5/8/2008
Q: I have lasik to my right eye for the second time 8 days ago. The first surgery was 3 months ago. ... A: WELL double vision is never a problem after LASIK procedure unless you have cylindrical powers ...
Reg : Zyoptics surgery that i underwent a week ago	5/7/2008
Q: Today is the eighth day after i had the zyoptics surgery at chennai. After all the pre surgery ... A: 1] YES it is normal for flaps to get folded post operatively and No it doesn't cause problem as it ...
PRK	5/6/2008
Q: Can you tell me how safe it is for a keratoconic to have PRK after C3-R treatment? Regards A: WELL since you have got C3R treatment for what purpose you need to undergo PRK also for PRK you need ...
eye colour change	5/5/2008
Q: thank you and god bless you A: i am sorry there is NO contact and cant help you on this matter If you any further questions please ...
Squint eyes	5/5/2008
Q: Im shruthi, 24 years old .I have squint eyes from my birth. i operated my eye 15 years ago . it ... A: WELL YES IT IS possible to correct with resurgery but first you will have to come for complete check ...
laser operation	5/4/2008
Q: i am 17 years old and i am thinking to go to marine studies where there should not be any eye sight. ... A: WELL there are various techniques in lasik for vision correction since you are going for marine ...
Lasik Sugery	5/2/2008
Q: I've been reading your comments for previous questions. Is there really truth to a lasik procedure ... A: lasik is done to remove glasses permanently any other surgery by laser to change eye color is not ...
PRICE FOR COLOR CHANGE	5/1/2008
Q: HOW MUCH PER EYE AND WHERE COULD THE PROCEDURE BE DONE AT.AND RECOVERY TIME...... A: AS FAS AS MY knowledge goes it is approximately 2000 to 4000 US$ for both eyes but its i rough ...
Reg lasik surgery (after 3 months)	4/29/2008
Q: Its been three months after my lasik surgery, still im having dry eye problem in my right eye.Im ... A: POST LASIK dry eye problem is known all over the world continue using genteal eye drops also would ...
laser eye	4/29/2008
Q: is there a way to get rid of red veins in the eyes, brown spots, and to make the eye whiter by laser ... A: No LASIK uses different type of laser as compared to YAG If you any further questions please revert ...
Best place for laser USA or INDIA?	4/28/2008
Q: I want aspect free vision & I don't like contact lenses ( irritates me). The concern is where I ... A: IN INDIA you will get same technolgy what you get in USA at much lesser cost thats why medical ...
post cataract laser surgery	4/28/2008
Q: After my cataract was removed, my pupil was pear shaped. I have had one laser surgey, but the pupil ... A: There are multipl ereasons for pupil being pear shaped either it is due to lens capture or posterior ...
Laser eye color change locations	4/28/2008
Q: Manu Im in the states and changed my eye color to blue with NewColorIris. Im so happy with my ... A: I AM SORRY CANT HELP YOU If you any further questions please revert back to me Thanking you ...
Laser eye color change locations	4/28/2008
Q: Manu Im in the states and changed my eye color to blue with NewColorIris. Im so happy with my ... A: MY PERSONAL ADVISE is be happy with this eye color because we don't know long term complications ...
laser eye	4/25/2008
Q: is there a way to get rid of red veins in the eyes, brown spots, and to make the eye whiter by laser ... A: I HAVE DONE THIS PROCEDURE FOR QUITE A LOT OF PATIENTS also you need to go to eye doctor who has YAG ...
eye color change	4/25/2008
Q: it has been my life long dream to change my eye color and i would be really appreciative if you can ... A: thanking you actually not a vacation but i had gone to other cities to give lectures and train ...
laser eye	4/23/2008
Q: is there a way to get rid of red veins in the eyes, brown spots, and to make the eye whiter by laser ... A: YES IT is possible to remove red veins in the eyes with laser it is called yag laser but first we ...
eye colour surgery	4/16/2008
Q: dear doctor i was wondering if there are uncontactable then do they usually contact you and if not ... A: i am sorry cant help you on that side will get back to you as soon i have answers to your question ...
eye colour change	4/14/2008
Q: dear doctor i was wondering if you give my details for the eye color surgery in the clinics in ... A: i am sorry cant help you on that side as they are not contacttable i dont knwo whats the problem If ...
eye colour surgery	4/9/2008
Q: i appreciate your time. i really want this surgery badly and i hope you can help me. thanks again ... A: i am sorry cant help you on that side you can contact them directly If you any further questions ...
Lasik operation	4/1/2008
Q: Doctor, i'm 25 years old MD general practitioner,with visual acuity of 5.00 in both eyes, now i'm ... A: i had answered about LASIK surgery being absolutely safe with latest technology we never talked ...
eye color change	3/29/2008
Q: you have sent my details to the clinics in Russia and Europe for the eye color change but they ... A: those are technical things which no lab will disclose so wait till results are out If you any ...
Lasik operation	3/29/2008
Q: Doctor, i'm 25 years old MD general practitioner,with visual acuity of 5.00 in both eyes, now i'm ... A: LASIK surgery provided done with latest technology is absolutely safe with no long term side effects ...
syes	3/29/2008
Q: I am 31 years old and I had myopia or near-sightedness since I was 14 years old. When I was 17 years ... A: you ideally should be wearing glasses continuosly, anyways you will be very happy with LASIK and ...
eye color change	3/28/2008
Q: you have sent my details to the clinics in Russia and Europe for the eye color change but they ... A: I THINK THEY ARE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE RESULTS SO TEMPORARILY they have suspended the surgeries ...
Glucoma and cataract	3/28/2008
Q: My question concerns my mother who is in India. She is 65 and has glaucoma and cataract.She also has ... A: was only glaucoma surgery or combined surgery performed the drops seems perfect and if she is ...
squint operation	3/28/2008
Q: Is it possible for a reduction in vision after having a squint operation if so for how long a period ... A: now to exactly find out the reason i ned complete check up report before and after surgery or you ...
eye color surgery	3/26/2008
Q: being that the eye color surgery is being done in russia and there no problems as of yet, do u think ... A: only after long term results are known the FDA will give permission but it is a long way to go so ...
Lasik	3/23/2008
Q: I had a RK done in Bangalore in 1994. I had a -1.75 number in both eyes. I was 29 then. Later I ... A: LASIK is done for distance number only for near you will need to wear glasses or there is other ...
squint operation	3/18/2008
Q: Is it possible for a reduction in vision after having a squint operation if so for how long a period ... A: There is ABSOLUTELY no way squint surgery causes any change in visual acuity because squint surgery ...
symptom	3/10/2008
Q: my Mother sometimes feels like having ripples or rings at last core(toward temple) of the eye and ... A: Vision is not the only thing there are other things as intraocular pressure and also retinal ...
eye colour	3/9/2008
Q: Dear doctor i know that surgeries where eye color can be changed exists in Russia and Europe and i ... A: PLEASE GIVE YOUR E-MAIL ADDRESS AND CONTACT NUMBERS WILL INFORM THEM TO CONTACT YOU PERSONALLY If ...
after surgery - possibilities of eye sight corrections	3/8/2008
Q: I was operated IOL for correction of -18 eye sight before 3 years. My eye sight is corrected to + 4 ... A: OH YES, DEFINITELY you can have better vision provided you don't have any other pathological ...
Volunteer patient for Eye Surgery	3/8/2008
Q: Dr. Manu, I recently heard that hospitals and eye clinics usually need laser eye surgery volunteers ... A: yes what you say is correct to certain extent, but what exact laser surgery you are talking about ...
Eye Condition-meaning of "Poor Surgical Prognosis"	3/6/2008
Q: Respected Sir, Please provide the exact medical meaning of "poor surgical prognosis", (as my father ... A: poor surgical prognosis means effectively that you will NOT GET desired surgical results or ...
Change colour eyes	3/5/2008
Q: Im still waitting for your response about eye colour change. Since 5 febraury.. A: SORRY WAS out of INDIA and also once i was back my internet had lots of problem, please bear with me ...
laser eye surgery	3/5/2008
Q: I have heard that laser surgery is available to correct a squint, my daughter has had normal surgery ... A: SORRY laser eye surgery is not available anywhere in world to correct squint directly routine ...
problem in positioning of two eyes	3/5/2008
Q: i have a problem n i m looking towards ur precious help. at times my eyes positions are not ... A: YOU DEFINITELY have squint problem because as you say your both eyes are not moving in tandem which ...
about LASIK	3/5/2008
Q: Rajnani i would like to know which equipment do you use for the LASIK eye surgery? A: SCHWIND latest Excimer Laser with wave front assisted with on line pachymetry with pendular ...
Eye surgery	3/1/2008
Q: My mother is diabetic, living in Mexico. She is losing her vision in both eyes. A doctor told her ... A: YES diabetes causes damage to the retina in a way that it causes minute bleeds on retina because ...
retinal detachment	2/24/2008
Q: my brother suffered from retinal detachment 4 years ago due to an injury and has had several ... A: Well there are lot of newer methods by which repeat surgeries can be performed unless i have ...
changing eye colour	2/24/2008
Q: but i alreay knoe about newiris other than that. if u do any suergery in india plz let me knoe. my ... A: THERE IS NO SURGERY TO CHANGE EYES , BUT one can change eye color only with lenses being implanted ...
eye color change	2/21/2008
Q: I have been reading a lot about laser to remove pigment in the iris, please can you tell me the ... A: YOU will be contacted shortly If you any further questions please revert back to me Thanking you ...
eye color change	2/19/2008
Q: I have been reading a lot about laser to remove pigment in the iris, please can you tell me the ... A: PLEASE GIVE YOUR CONTACT DETAILS e-mail and telephone numbers the clinics will contact you If you ...
Change color eyes	2/18/2008
Q: I have read a lot of you answers and i like them. I ask this: what kind of experiments the doctors ... A: i read the article it says they have changed color only in particular points but not whole iris so ...
Change color eyes	2/17/2008
Q: I have read a lot of you answers and i like them. I ask this: what kind of experiments the doctors ... A: OBVIOUSLY ALL are in experimental stages and secretive so only when it is confirmed and approved by ...
eye colour	2/16/2008
Q: intrested please any information on eye colour lightening from brown to hazel in uk birmingham can ... A: WELL YOU CAN PLEASE GIVE YOUR CONTACT NUMBERS AND I WILL INFORM THOSE CLINICS TO GET IN TOUCH WITH ...
catract by feco	2/16/2008
Q: sir, pl let me know the cause of continious black spot/ like ants moving vision after catract ... A: THERE COULD BE MULTIPLE REASONS FOR BLACK SPOTS after vitreous 1] preexisting vitreous floaters ...
New Iris	2/15/2008
Q: Dr, Im really interested in being operated. I live in San Paulo Brazil. Do you know somebody who is ... A: WELL YOU CAN PLEASE GIVE YOUR CONTACT NUMBERS AND I WILL INFORM THOSE CLINICS TO GET IN TOUCH WITH ...
PSC Cataracts	2/13/2008
Q: I'm writing for a friend who I think needs more info for the decision she's making. She has PSC ... A: What you mean by PSC is POSTERIOR SUBCAPSULAR CATARACT, yes such cataracts cause rapid deterioration ...
Lasik eye surgery	2/7/2008
Q: I am 20yrs. and my eyesight is +5.6 and +6.6 and i am having the squint problem also. I am using ... A: WELL YES first you will have to undergo LASIK procedure to make both your eyes number to near zero ...
eye problems	2/5/2008
Q: , > > I had lasik in Dec 06 and enhanced in May 07. I am sorry I did. I was > > wearing glasses ... A: WELL you seem to have 2 problems mainly 1] dry eyes which obviously need some tear supplements since ...
Eye color change	2/5/2008
Q: Rajnani, What current kinds of surgeries are out today that can literally change the color of my ... A: AS of today there is one surgery in which we implant a colored lens with color of your choice inside ...
eye colour changes	2/4/2008
Q: salam walakam, from previously reading your answer to are there any eye colour changing surgeries ... A: WELL YOU CAN PLEASE GIVE YOUR E-MAIL AND CONTACT NUMBERS AND I WILL INFORM THOSE CLINICS TO GET IN ...
Squint Eye	1/28/2008
Q: , I am 30 years old. I have extrapolis squint, in my left eye. It is not congenital. I developed it ... A: YES what you say EXOPHORIS just suggests you have divergent squint it doesnt specify degree of ...
Squint Eye	1/28/2008
Q: , I am 30 years old. I have extrapolis squint, in my left eye. It is not congenital. I developed it ... A: YES it is very much possible for you to undergo squint surgery but before that you need to come for ...
Expired contacts	1/27/2008
Q: I've been looking to buy some contacts online, but none of the sites indicate how long the contacts ... A: YOUR eyes are more important than any cost you pay if you cannot afford contact lenses please wear ...
Intac reimplantation	1/22/2008
Q: several years ago i was treated with intacs for keratoconus. My vision in my left eye is 6/5 with ... A: Well i am very much positive that you will do extremely well with reimplanting of intacs with ...
Colored contacts	1/12/2008
Q: , I read your previous responses about the possibility of an upcoming surgery for eye color change ... A: in hazel also there are various shades available from different companies you should give try to ...
Colored contacts	1/12/2008
Q: , I read your previous responses about the possibility of an upcoming surgery for eye color change ... A: If you go for natural colors they look natural but of you make say ODD colors of green or blue or ...
Laser Eye surgery	1/8/2008
Q: I know you probably get this question a lot but I wanted to know if Laser surgery existed to change ... A: yes as far as i knwo they have hazel or light brown plz contact again If you any further ...
squint eye problem	1/8/2008
Q: mam can please tell me the total charges to correct squint eye problem. A: sorry it deends on how many muscles are to be opetaed according to degree of squint, you willhave to ...
Rezoom Multifocal Lens	1/8/2008
Q: I am having the Refractive Lens Exchange - Clear Lens Extraction with multifocal lens done ... A: Excellent decision to undergo this excellent surgery and yes one needs to wait for 1-3 months for ...
Laser eye color change surgery	1/7/2008
Q: opps I posted the question to the wrong Doctor Hello Dr. Manu, I am interested in the laser ... A: AS YET its not commercially available it is in experimental stages so please wait till it is ...
Laser Eye surgery	1/6/2008
Q: I know you probably get this question a lot but I wanted to know if Laser surgery existed to change ... A: any intervention from what GOD has given you will definitely to CERTAIN extent look unnatural ...
Cornea Ulcer- Scar	1/6/2008
Q: I had a epi-Laser operation on 17-Nov-2007. After which my left eye got infected and a cornea Ulcer ... A: fungal infections take lots of time to settle and it is way too early to think of anything else ...
Prescription change	1/5/2008
Q: Happy new year! I have a question... I have not worn glasses for a long tim e (5 yrs) but require ... A: well once you go to a LASIK surgeon for pre operative examination he will be able to make out ...
Laser Eye surgery	1/4/2008
Q: I know you probably get this question a lot but I wanted to know if Laser surgery existed to change ... A: well iris color has more colors now,also since cost of surgery is being added to the cost of ...
squint eye	1/3/2008
Q: I'm 37 and had a squint right eye since childhood. Is correction still possible? How much is the ... A: YES definitely surgery for squint is very much possible at any age but since your squint is from ...
Laser vision correction with shingles	1/2/2008
Q: Rajnani: I read your response to this question from another patient, and have a related query....I ... A: YES definitely LASIK can be considered provided you don't have active inflammation and also ...
Cornea Ulcer- Scar	1/2/2008
Q: I had a epi-Laser operation on 17-Nov-2007. After which my left eye got infected and a cornea Ulcer ... A: i don't know where you have got operated and with which machine in which city but It is too early ...
squint	12/31/2007
Q: is it possible to make squint eye properly A: YES its is definitely possible to correct squint properly in most of patients and they have very ...
Eye checking for my mother	12/28/2007
Q: Dr, My mohter age 65; facing problem for clear vision by her right eye recently. She is diabetic ... A: PLZ CONtact my surgery at following address and tel numbers for appointment If you any further ...
ptergium laser eye surgery/ no stich surgery	12/27/2007
Q: I am suffering with ptergium in both my eyes for past 3 years it has grown from 1-3,4 mm. i want to ... A: yes pterygium is corrected with conventional surgery and one has to do before it reaches pupillary ...
eye colour sergery	12/27/2007
Q: Rajnani, i jusr did read some questions and answers regarding eye colour sergery and i really wanted ... A: please provide your contact numbers and e-mail address our clinics wall get back to you shortly and ...
regarding squintness of my eyes	12/21/2007
Q: i am ram,age-19 and i am doing my UG in chennai.I have been using spectacles for the past 7 years ... A: first of all there is nothing like spectacle power 3.9 and 4.1 power is never in decimals also as ...
Heterochromia	12/21/2007
Q: Is there any cosmetic procedure or other means to create heterochromia? I noticed that certain ... A: well what you say is definitely correct regarding xalatan producing iris color changes but they are ...
IRIS COLOR CHANGE	12/17/2007
Q: Manu C.Rajnani. Thank you for your response. I just want to make sure that you received my email ... A: WELL YES SORRY FOR THE DELAY BECAUSE OF CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS COMING UP THINGS HAVE GOT DELAYED AND ...
Wavefront laser treatment	12/14/2007
Q: Rajnani, Do you think its okay to undergo a procedure that doesn't feed topograhical diagrams into ... A: i always prefer LASIK over PRK and from your eye parameters you have given me you are fit for both ...
Iris implant	12/13/2007
Q: I also heared about this clinic in Panama. The proceedure costs 7500$!! Why is it so expensive?? ... A: well it is the matter for your eyes and one cannot take chances as in contact lenses being pushed ...
PRK Laser Treatement	12/13/2007
Q: Rajnani, I went to the second location (that uses Zyoptics Z100) and finally got the information ... A: well yes people feel to certain extent haze and night glow problems are lessened with zyoptics but i ...
PRK Laser Treatement	12/13/2007
Q: Rajnani, I went to the second location (that uses Zyoptics Z100) and finally got the information ... A: epi lasik is more like PRK only except some people claim pain factor and haze problems are much less ...
eye colour	12/12/2007
Q: ANSWER: Dear MURAD, Thanks for asking such elaborate and interesting question At this stage only ... A: thanx the concerned center will send you email shortly just have patience If you any further ...
corneal scar	12/12/2007
Q: I am interested to know if you offer a treatment for correcting corneal scarring. A couple of years ... A: since corneal scar is away from center as you say and i don't know how deep the scar is and also as ...
Lasik Treatment	12/12/2007
Q: I am 23 years old.I am using contact lens at present. I have defect of -6 to righteye and -3 to left ... A: see eyes can become ready with just any mild infection also and also if you slight cough or cold ...
corneal scar	12/11/2007
Q: I am interested to know if you offer a treatment for correcting corneal scarring. A couple of years ... A: since INTACS are put away from center and the image ghosting and haze problems are basically because ...
Wavefront laser treatment	12/11/2007
Q: Rajnani, Do you think its okay to undergo a procedure that doesn't feed topograhical diagrams into ... A: YOUR eye measurements are quite good enough for LASIK as PRK has its own problems like pain post ...
PRK Laser Treatement	12/11/2007
Q: Rajnani, I went to the second location (that uses Zyoptics Z100) and finally got the information ... A: zyoptics PRK or LASIK both will be ok but as i explained to you earlier the pain factor and haze ...
Lacer surgery	12/11/2007
Q: Dr. manu, Can I have laser surgery for only one eye? Because my one eye is so weak that I cannot ... A: YES you can definitely do laser only for one eye but what exactly you mean by your eye being weak, ...
Lasik Treatment	12/10/2007
Q: I am 23 years old.I am using contact lens at present. I have defect of -6 to righteye and -3 to left ... A: YES definitely LASIK treatment will be extremely helpful to you in terms of removing you DEPENDENCY ...
eye color	12/10/2007
Q: I read your response regarding places in Europe where one can have this procedure. Can you please ... A: WELL if you can provide your contact e-mail we can get back to you regarding the formalities ...
eye colour	12/8/2007
Q: dear doctor i live in london uk are there any near centres where i can get my eye colour changed ... A: At this stage only by doing the procedure of IMPLANTING colored lens iris color can be changed since ...
change eye colour	12/4/2007
Q: you recently said that although it is not FDA approved there are some places in Europe that do carry ... A: if you are interested in iris color change please provide your e-mail address and contact so we can ...
Laser eye surgery options	12/3/2007
Q: Rajnani, I am 21 years old, from Sri Lanka, living in Canada now. So I see you are in India, and ... A: WELL you seem to be confusing 2 things wavelight and zyoptis are the lasers which only do laser for ...
Catarac Surgery	12/3/2007
Q: I had catarac surgery on 10/10/07 with replacement acrysof restor. I was unable to see anything when ... A: WELL there are 2 aspects to your recovery and both factors will help a role 1] corneal edema which ...
Laser eye surgery options	12/1/2007
Q: Rajnani, I am 21 years old, from Sri Lanka, living in Canada now. So I see you are in India, and ... A: see since your corneal thickness is not very good enough for lasik maybe they are advising intralase ...
Laser eye surgery options	12/1/2007
Q: Rajnani, I am 21 years old, from Sri Lanka, living in Canada now. So I see you are in India, and ... A: WELL I SAW BOTH SITES AND from what information they have given both centers are doing excellent job ...
eye color changing	11/30/2007
Q: how much would it cost to change your eye color A: even though this eye color changing surgery is as yet not approved by FDA some centers in Europe ...
Eye Strain after Lasik	11/29/2007
Q: There was a previous post about eye strain “8 months after lasik”, I to have the same thing, and it ... A: Post LASIK dryness is know all over the world and it may last upto 1=3 years of course you get your ...
corrective vision surgury	11/7/2007
Q: I have a pterygium in both eyes although it has not bothered me for a number of years. Can I still ... A: YES you can undergo corrective surgery provided it is not encroaching on the area to be operated ...
Post pregnancy effects	10/29/2007
Q: i am planning to go for laser eye surgery but also in 3 months time i am planning to go family way ... A: YES it is possible to do surgery now before your planning for family and by the way its NOT THAT you ...
harder to see up close since 41	10/17/2007
Q: Since I turned 41 my vision for reading is getting blurier. Have never worn glasses. Had great ... A: i am exactly not aware how much "CONDUCTIVE THERMOKERATOPLASTY" or C.K. is costing to the patient in ...
harder to see up close since 41	10/17/2007
Q: Since I turned 41 my vision for reading is getting blurier. Have never worn glasses. Had great ... A: what you have is condition called PRESBYOPIA which is because of aging process, YES for presbyopia ...
squint in the left eye	10/17/2007
Q: I am having squint in my left eye since born.The squint is beacuse of partial movement of my left ... A: WELL some treatment is possible for all types of squint unless you DON'T have any vision at all in ...
want to get rid of myopia once and for all	10/16/2007
Q: i am 25 years old and have been using glasses since i was 11 years old. The power of my left eye is ... A: yes you mostly will be suitable for LASIK if your all parameters are correct once we have your ...
cataract surgery	10/16/2007
Q: Do you think and old lady at th age of 80 should do the caratact surgery. A: cATARACT at any age maybe new born or any age has to be operated to get better quantity as well as ...
cataract surgery for patient w/complications	10/10/2007
Q: My husband had retinal detachments in both eyes 10 yrs. ago. He lost right eye vision and has now ... A: by stopping CUMIDEN a week or more will not make much of difference before surgery once his eye is ...
cataract surgery for patient w/complications	10/6/2007
Q: My husband had retinal detachments in both eyes 10 yrs. ago. He lost right eye vision and has now ... A: YES he will definitely need to undergo cataract surgery but he will have to stop CUMIDEN a week ...
myopia	10/4/2007
Q: Would I be a good candidate to receive a 2nd lense in my eye or laser to correct myopia. My history ... A: cataract and others If you any further questions please revert back to me Thanking you Dr.Manu ...
Informatuon about surgery to have eye colour changed.	10/2/2007
Q: I'm a 16 year old student but I have been thinking of changing my eye colour since I was 12. I'm not ... A: There have been reports of some experiments being done by burning the pigment epithelium on the ...
myopia	10/2/2007
Q: Would I be a good candidate to receive a 2nd lense in my eye or laser to correct myopia. My history ... A: Hello you have undergone so many surgeries on your eye and now you are definitely NOT fit for any ...
Cataract - Laser Used?	9/25/2007
Q: I read in internet that Laser technology is not used in treatment of cataract except for correcting ... A: you seem to be confusing 2 SEPERATE things cataract can be removed not exactly with laser but with ...
laser to change eye color	9/24/2007
Q: Is there anywhere in the world that I can go to get laser surgery to change my eye color from brown ... A: You seem to be most sensible lady not thinking of new iris procedure as it is not been tested for ...
Squint correction	9/24/2007
Q: I am 30 years old.I am aspiring to be a pilot.Last week I had my medical tests in Mumbai for the ... A: visual acuity is not the only criteria, other parameters like squint being convergent or divergent, ...
regarding eye surgery	9/9/2007
Q: My wife have power of -8 and -13 in her eyes. she is now using contact lenses. I need to get her rid ... A: IF you are from bombay please take appointment for preliminary check up of-course before coming for ...
eye exam	9/5/2007
Q: Today I went for further testing to check for possible Lasik surgery to correct my vision. While ... A: Thumb rule is that any posterior pathology is contraindication for lasik so your condulting doctor ...
Question about Gloucoma	8/25/2007
Q: My father who is 84 yrs old has been suffering from Glaucoma for the past 20 yrs. He was not taking ... A: well it depends on type of surgery, as i told U there are 3 types of surgery it involves just few ...
Permanent cure for Glucoma	8/23/2007
Q: I want to know whether there is permanent cure for Glucoma. I read that Glucoma is not curable. We ... A: well YES there is permanent cure for glaucoma, and there are 2 modalities one is eye drops and other ...
cornea scar from shingles	8/22/2007
Q: Dr. Rajnani, I had an infection in my right eye (about 2 yrs. ago) resulting from shingles in the ... A: FIRST of all you need to be checked by ophthalmologist regarding whether the infection you had is ...
Eye colour change	8/21/2007
Q: I've just read the above topic of which you said that changing the eye colour is now posible. I am ... A: AS I HAVE BEEN REPEATEDLY MENTIONING THIS IRIS COLOUR CHANGE SURGERY IS in experimental stage now , ...
eye color change	8/18/2007
Q: hey dr...what is this eye color change procedure called and how long has it been around? also..have ... A: The eye color change surgery is just come and quite a few experimental surgeries are being performed ...
conjitivitis, dry eye, cornea tearing	8/14/2007
Q: 5 years ago there was afeeling of a small tear in my right eye, something seemed abnormal with ... A: well probably you are just content with symptomatic relief, there are 2 aspects to any treatment one ...
My brother's retina	8/7/2007
Q: My brother was born with autism and is now 37 yrs. old. He was born with scarred tissue at his ... A: YES what you say is correct that technology has developed tremendously and yes times have changed ...
Residual Squint	8/5/2007
Q: I am 25 years old now. I had undergone a surgery for squint correction in my left eye when I was 6 ... A: once the lasik surgery to correct you visions is done you definitely will be better off because of ...
Residual Squint	8/4/2007
Q: I am 25 years old now. I had undergone a surgery for squint correction in my left eye when I was 6 ... A: i must say that you have consulted perfect doctor and whatever advice has been given to you is ...
heterochromia by trauma	7/25/2007
Q: Rajnani. I had an accident in my left eye as a kid, and because of that, its now completely blue. I ... A: WELL if i can have much more details of the present condition of your eye in terms of vision and ...
sideeffects of laser	7/19/2007
Q: im having a short sight problem of power -4.5 on both the eyes.i just want to do laser operation to ... A: WELL somehow your information is partly incorrect as in whatever has been said about dryness and all ...
Squint in right eye	7/16/2007
Q: Doctor, I have developed squint in my right eye when I was in 3rd or 4th standard. Reasons as ... A: first of all you need to go to an eye specialist for complete check up as to your problem assessment ...
Double vision correction	7/7/2007
Q: I had Laser Eye Surgery about 5 years ago. I had dry eyes for about 10 months and then it went away. ... A: Dry eyes are known after LASIK surgery for sometime, the double vision you have developed is not in ...
Squint in one eye	7/4/2007
Q: I have squint in my right eye and it happened because I met with an accident 10 years ago in which ... A: see basically you have 2 problems one is your right eye vision is less or the eye has become ...
Squint correction through Laser/Lasik?	6/18/2007
Q: My sister,33 of age, has squint in her eyes for which she has undergone surgeries in past. The ... A: As i have been earlier on also explaining to the other patients in similar way with similar ...
catarac surgery vs diabetes	6/14/2007
Q: I have one good eye. Catarac elements developing in the center of the eye have progressed to where I ... A: Whatever the prognosis today or tomorrow once cataract develops you definitely have to do surgery ...
lasik query	6/14/2007
Q: i have 6/60 vision in both eyes(since birth ,at birth i think it was little better,now i am 22 )?is ... A: LASIK is done to remove your dependency on glasses or contact lenses that means post lasik you will ...
Operation	6/13/2007
Q: I want to know how much do you charge for Laser Surgery. I have glasses and numbers are -.5 each ... A: You will have to come for prelimnery check up and then we can decide depending on your measurements ...
Eye color	5/23/2007
Q: I believe there is a solution to change the eye color permantly and forever. But yea, I want to know ... A: , Thanks for asking follow up question well as far as my thinking goes whatever GOD has given you ...
Eye color	5/21/2007
Q: I believe there is a solution to change the eye color permantly and forever. But yea, I want to know ... A: , Thanks for asking follow up question yes at this stage they are just doing surgery by implanting a ...
Iris Burning	5/19/2007
Q: I was reading the other questions and answers about changing one's eye color. You had explained that ... A: yes with laser one can only disperse the dark pigment and make it lighter but one cannot change ...
Eye color	5/17/2007
Q: I believe there is a solution to change the eye color permantly and forever. But yea, I want to know ... A: , yes as far as my knowledge goes some surgeries have definitely being performed in some countries ...
Ready for the change	5/17/2007
Q: I have read all of the responses from other people and ever since I was 14 I wore gray contacts and ... A: I am really not sure where exactly these surgeries are being performed and also we as yet don't know ...
Eye color	5/16/2007
Q: I believe there is a solution to change the eye color permantly and forever. But yea, I want to know ... A: Yes this surgery can change the iris color to any color provided that color dye is available with ...
Eye color	5/16/2007
Q: I believe there is a solution to change the eye color permantly and forever. But yea, I want to know ... A: since YOU ALREADY PLAN TO DO LASIK surgery both surgeries anyway cannot be performed near about each ...
Eye color	5/14/2007
Q: I believe there is a solution to change the eye color permantly and forever. But yea, I want to know ... A: ANSWER: Dear YAMIL, Thanks for asking such embarrassing question but its upon one own self to take ...
eye colour surgery	5/14/2007
Q: My eyes are black but i have always wanted blue eyes can you give some information on the surgery ... A: Yes this eye color changing surgery is being performed but as yet not approved or long term effects ...
Eye color	5/13/2007
Q: I believe there is a solution to change the eye color permantly and forever. But yea, I want to know ... A: Yes this eye color changing surgery is being performed but as yet not approved or long term effects ...
Eye color	5/12/2007
Q: I believe there is a solution to change the eye color permantly and forever. But yea, I want to know ... A: , Thanks for asking such elaborate and interesting question Yes there is possibility to change eye ...
Laser Surgery Gone Bad!	4/26/2007
Q: My grandfather had laser surgery a couple of years ago. During the surgery his eye was burned, so ... A: well this should not be much of a problem, please go back to your treating surgeon and he may help ...
Laser Surgery Gone Bad!	4/26/2007
Q: My grandfather had laser surgery a couple of years ago. During the surgery his eye was burned, so ... A: I Am sorry to inform you that the treatment for macular degeneration is extremely doubtful and also ...
catarat eye surgery	4/24/2007
Q: my father aged 54 is about get cataract surgery,my doctors suggest manual operation while, i want ... A: 1] your doctor is best judge as to what procedure is suitable for your dad after examining his eye ...
squint, laser surgery???	4/16/2007
Q: i developed a squint/lazy eye in my left eye at the age of 3, and at 6 i had surgery. it did ... A: YOU MOST PROBABLY HAVE SQUINT REMAINING BECAUSE OF DIFFERENCE IN NUMBER BETWEEN BOTH EYES SO ITS ...
Eye problem - Need Help	4/16/2007
Q: Sir, One of my friend's father has undergone cataract operation done from Aditya Jyoti few months ... A: most likely from the history you have given almost 40% of patients who undergo cataract surgery do ...
Laser Surgery Gone Bad!	4/14/2007
Q: My grandfather had laser surgery a couple of years ago. During the surgery his eye was burned, so ... A: macular degeneration is basically swelling in the center of the nerve where laser cannot be done so ...
Laser Surgery Gone Bad!	4/12/2007
Q: My grandfather had laser surgery a couple of years ago. During the surgery his eye was burned, so ... A: I Am sorry to hear about this but the question is absolutely vague i need much more information to ...
Macular Edima	4/10/2007
Q: Respected Sir This is Sandeep I hope you remember me.I interacted with you so many times abt my ... A: Thank you for the kind words and i am happy to know that the treatment is working for your father ...
blindness of mother after surgery	4/8/2007
Q: sir my mothers'age 70...after cornial ulcer she was operated in right eye for cornial grafting she ... A: KUMAR, Thanks for asking such elaborate and interesting question Since her retina is not working up ...
Eye color surgery	3/29/2007
Q: Manu Rajnani, I read your comment/response on there being a medical procedure to change eye color. ... A: As an Advisor i do not understand why you want to take risk of this surgery even if it is Not ...
please help	3/24/2007
Q: My name is Morgan Wells, I live in Orange County, ny and I am a 21 year old student. My mother ... A: From what history and schedule of events you have given what is probably done is PRK and not LASIK ...
Lasik Surgery Correction	3/22/2007
Q: My friend wears glasses. He eyecare doctor told him that he was unable to wear contacts to correct ... A: from what you have told me about prism it means your friend has what we call SQUINT in his eyes so ...
Age, Cost and Risks	3/15/2007
Q: i am a 17 year old male. i have myopia and my numbers are pretty high, roughly around -7 in each ... A: Your number is what we call intermediate myopia not that much high so don't worry, yes its possible ...
Lasik gone bad	3/8/2007
Q: About 1 year and a half ago, I had Lasik surgery on both eyes. I read and strain my eyes a lot ... A: What you have basically is called regression and that happens in some percentage of patients so ...
eye surgery	2/27/2007
Q: I was wondering if anyone has heard of a technique called Iris Surture. I injured my eye when I was ... A: yes there is technique to suture Iris if the gap is smaller but quite few times can cause crumpling ...
wearing glasses	2/12/2007
Q: Rajnani, I've 6/6 vision and do not require glasses. But can I wear zero degree glasses for ... A: if your vision is normal you can definitely wear plain or zero number glasses for cosmetic purposes ...
weird eye problem	2/9/2007
Q: I think there is something wrong with my left eye,When im look at something especially when reading ... A: but from your symptoms and description it looks like a case of Glaucoma or some retinal problem it ...
Quick Question	1/30/2007
Q: I was curious if you knew of a way to save money on prescription eyewear? Any suggestions would be ... A: YES if you have equal number in both eyes on your prescription prescribed by your optician or ...
Post Lask Woes	1/24/2007
Q: Before I retired, I was also an expert on this site and found it most rewarding. I am a 47 year old ... A: YES touch up surgery will definitely help you and you will be much more happier so please go ahead ...
about squint correction	1/15/2007
Q: i live in bangalore . can u guide me where can i under go the operation .im 25 year old male. i have ... A: First of you need a complete check up to see what solution can we find for you so if you can come to ...
light eyes	1/9/2007
Q: I have dark eyes. I feel light eyes are better. Is there any safe surgery or treatment to ... A: YES there is one lens which has been developed which is put inside the eyes over the black iris ...
I have glucoma since 2003	12/29/2006
Q: I have glucoma in my both eyes which is came to my notice since last 2003. My eyes pressure remains ... A: WELL I DON'T HAVE YOUR COMPLETE details regarding your eye vision and whether you had any perimetry ...
COLOR CONTRACT	12/25/2006
Q: I'VE BEEN TOLD THE MY EYE ARE FLAT. OR ARE NOT curved ENOUGH TO SUPPORT COLOR CONTACTS. DO THEY ... A: Houpe , Thanks for asking such elaborate and interesting question well yes definitely i can help you ...
Pressure/slight pains in eye after lasik	12/14/2006
Q: I had lasik done on both eyes one and a half years ago. Both my eyes were fantastic for the first ... A: WELL REGRESSION IS KNOWN IN SOME OF THE PATIENTS AND THE EXTENT REGRESSION ALSO VARIES if you have ...
Squints	11/29/2006
Q: I have a lazy right eye(squint) since I was 3 this is hereditary as my mother and two of my sisters ... A: Connor, Thanks for asking such elaborate and interesting question since you have lazy right eye and ...
Laser Surgery	11/28/2006
Q: In your opinion, shouldn't a person have laser surgery on one eye at a time, just in case something ... A: In almost all countries except Germany lasik surgery is always done in both eyes together because ...
corneal dystrophy and lasik surgery	11/20/2006
Q: Two questions: what is epithelial corneal dystrophy? My family has corneal dystrophy, with Fuchs ... A: Generally speaking any sort of corneal dystrophy or any associated pathology is contraindication for ...
Eye sight	11/12/2006
Q: For my left eye it is -1.00 and for my right eye it is -1.75, I've been wearing contacts for about ... A: What problem you have is typical TIGHT fit lenses which are NOT allowing your eyes to breathe and ...
cataract surgery	11/11/2006
Q: we both have cataracts my wife and i age 68 both. should surgery be delayed as many eye surgeons ... A: Since you both are having difficulty with road signs and also night driving it is harmful to wait ...
glucoma cataract and pressure in eye	11/10/2006
Q: I have been diognised for Cataract,glucoma and also states that there is a pressure about 40/42. ... A: KIRAN DESAI, Thanks for asking such elaborate and interesting question Depends on what your present ...
cost for laser eyesight surgery	10/24/2006
Q: Dr. Rajnani, I am 19 years old and have eyesight problems since i was 13 years old and now i am not ... A: the cost depends on multiple factors , 1] what procedure will be done on you 2] the power of the ...
cataract surgery	10/18/2006
Q: I had a cataract removed 4 weeks ago. My vision is worse in that eye than before and I had an ... A: What you probably have developed is severe reaction to the surgery if it settles down with oral ...
lasik correction	10/16/2006
Q: what isthe cost for lasik? how long is the procedure? i am -2.50 left and right A: cost of lasik depends on the number approx cost starts from approx 300$ per eye and then depending ...
eye color change	10/13/2006
Q: I know that there is a pigment called lipochrome that gives a yellow hue to eyes. COuld that be ... A: see there is lots of developments taking place in terms of changing the iris colour with pigmented ...
Lasik Surgery	10/12/2006
Q: Respected Sir many thanx for decreasing my fears about repeat procedure but just for my information ... A: WELL NORMALLY approximately 5-10% of patients may have to undergo repeat or enhancing lasik ...
Lasik Surgery	10/12/2006
Q: Respected Sir i had undergone LASIk surgery almost 5 years ago and now i see little hazy when i went ... A: YES its is adviseable to undergo repeat lasik procedure since what you probably have got is slight ...
problem after a cataract surgery	10/9/2006
Q: For someone who is at risk for retinal detachment (silicone oil could be put in a second time if it ... A: Nolel, YES iol is an excellent barrier for the oil to come forward and damage the cornea ofcourse ...
complications and after-cataract	10/9/2006
Q: If the capsule is damaged by too many laser can it be fixed (reclose the hole or replaced for ... A: SMITH, there is absolutely no need to suture the capsule as its not required to get back the ...
problem after a cataract surgery	10/8/2006
Q: I had a cataract removed (phaco and IOL) because my pressure went up 2 times after the removal of ... A: Nolel, first of all be assured that what you have undergone is best option, after cataract is known ...
complications and after-cataract	10/7/2006
Q: I would like to know : 1) What are the complications for phaco without IOL vs phaco with an IOL. 2) ... A: SMITH, first of all LET US UNDERSTAND the basics as phaco is always associated with IOL ...
Pterygium	9/27/2006
Q: I have a small (1mm ) Pterygium that grew onto my left eye 4 months ago. It is bothersome even ... A: one always feels its happening to me only but trust me this happens to lots of people, also this ...
Lasik	8/21/2006
Q: I suffer from nearsightedness and have so for years. I work with PCs so I’m sure this is a leading ... A: YES YOU ARE RIGHT ONE NEEDS TO HAVE CERTAIN amount of stability in vision before we can take you up ...
regarding eye squint operation	7/27/2006
Q: my question is that my son is haveing this squint problem in his right eye i took him to a doctor ... A: normally also i personally dont advice surgery at this age unless there are certain circumstances ...
eye pain	6/7/2006
Q: Good Morning Dr. Rajnani, For about 2 months now, occasionally when I rub beneath my left eye, or to ... A: First of all you have not mentioned your age and whether you have any other systematic disease liek ...
double vision and intraocular lenses	5/30/2006
Q: I am 58 years old. I had a detached retina 16 years ago and have a retinal buckle on my left eye. ... A: 1]First of all as an expert and in my humble opinion you shouldnt think of LASIK for following ...
glasses	5/26/2006
Q: I am 59- year old woman, in good health. I wear reading glasses, but not distance. Last year, I ... A: First of all you need to go to an ophthalmologist and have proper full check up done as to why ...
would laser help with neuro problem	5/26/2006
Q: My parent could read and lead a productive life until a fall. Now the vision is so bad that he ... A: From your descriptions of your symptoms it looks like its neurological problem and i want to knwo if ...
Eye allergies and lasik...	5/23/2006
Q: I'm a candidate for lasik however I own a small dog and have allergies towards dogs. If I physically ... A: First of all you need to realize that yes with allergy or any inflammation in eyes no doctor is ...
vitrectomy	5/9/2006
Q: Dr. Rajnani, Thank you so much for your response. I am still very much afraid for my husband to ... A: If you any further questions please revert back to me on my email address at ...
vitrectomy	4/28/2006
Q: My husband has diabetes with macular edema. He has had laser and is now getting intravitreal ... A: yes with such sort of problems nobody in this world can take gurantee for such problematic eye with ...
double vision	4/13/2006
Q: My Mom started having double vision for the past 2weeks in her left eye, the doctor told her it was ... A: First of all you need to remove your doubt about that dental injections since after sooooo many ...
iris color change	3/28/2006
Q: I have brown eyes, but I wish they were metallic gold. Do you think it's possible to open my eye ... A: The best solution for you is to wear desired coloured cosmetic coloured contact lenses another ...
Scar Tissue/Contact Lenses	2/28/2006
Q: I had a corneal ulser a few weeks ago. With a course of medication (including 2 types of eye drops ... A: First of all you need to realize that corneal has 5 layers and as correctly said by your ...
Change of Iris color	2/21/2006
Q: One of my friends, a 23 years old Japanese male, is worried about the changes of his eye color. He ... A: First of all you need to go to an ophthalmologist and have proper full check up done as to why THE ...
Eye surgery	1/11/2006
Q: I am currently at 20 year old student in england! I have a prescription of -16 in my right eye and ... A: First of all you need to go to an ophthalmologist and have proper full check up done as TO THE ...
sildenafil	1/1/2006
Q: sir whether sildenafil is harmful to eye long term? A: A small number of patients have lost eyesight in one eye after taking sildenafil. This type of ...
4wks post cataract surgery	12/11/2005
Q: Should I be using my computer? Doc said I COULD on the day after surgery...I WAITED 5 DAYS, and now ... A: normally i allow television and computer with 1-2 days after surgery but it has tobe in short spurts ...
What type of Dr. should I see?	12/2/2005
Q: I know this sounds crazy, but I poked my eye last June with a tack. I have had some pain, ... A: First of all you need to go to an ophthalmologist and have proper full check up done as to why your ...
Eye power	10/30/2005
Q: Does my eye power of +6.20 in both eyes allow me to have Lasek/Lasik done? If so what are the ... A: First of all you need to go to an LASIK ophthalmologist and have proper full check up done as to the ...
Further information on Ken Erickson's vision problem I previously wrote about	10/7/2005
Q: After his eye exam with an opthmalogist today this was part of the finding if this can help shed ... A: since your husband is already developing cataracts in both eyes today ot tommorow he will have to ...
How to prevent detiorating eyesight from getting worse	10/7/2005
Q: My Husband Ken Erickson 6 years ago (having had perfect vision) was give the Kumadin drug prior to ... A: since your husband is already developing cataracts in both eyes today ot tommorow he will have to ...
Eye power	10/3/2005
Q: Sir, My son is now aged 14 ½ years. His eye test shows the following result. DV Eye Spherical ... A: First of all you need to realize that any power of glasses can be corrected with soem type of ...
Becoming an optometrist	9/27/2005
Q: Rajnani I am a biology major graduate student and I am thinking about applying to optometry school. ... A: since you are biology student you will better at understanding the finer points of optometry soemhow ...
Laser-induced retinal lesion	9/12/2005
Q: Rajnani, I am designing a research project to study the visual cortex of blinded monkeys. I need to ... A: Yes its possible to cause total retinal lesion with retinal laser double frequency gree or Diode ...
The right strength on a ICL lens ?	8/5/2005
Q: I am 36 years old and have had glasses all my life. I am quite strongly farsighted and used a patch ... A: 1]you see normally whenever any corrective surgery is done to remove glasses we always aim for zero ...
LASIK	8/4/2005
Q: I am preparing to be evaluated for and hopefully have LASIK surgery. I was told not to wear my soft ... A: First of all you need not worry because the power of eye doesnt change so fast and basically one is ...
Intra Lasik	7/23/2005
Q: I was wondering if you could tell me more about the new Intra Lasik surgery. I have heard that it is ... A: First of all as you correctly said yes intralasik is less intervtional because it produces thinner ...
glasses	7/8/2005
Q: I am sick and tired of wearing glasses. Is your method of correcting eyesight available in ... A: First of all you need to go to an ophthalmologist and have proper full check up done as to your ...
vision correction	5/22/2005
Q: I have an astigmatism in my left eye and, according to my V.A. doctor, optic nerve damage in that ... A: First of all you need to go to an ophthalmologist and have proper full check up done as to why you ...
cataract surgery	5/10/2005
Q: Is it "standard" practice to put a lense in when taking cataracts out?" A: yes inserting a intraocular lens is now standard practice due to its advantages of giving better ...
Cleaning Glasses?	4/18/2005
Q: Rajnani, It's maybe a dumb question, but what is your opinion of machines that use ultrasonic sound ... A: If you any further questions please revert back to me on my email address at ...
cataract removal	3/29/2005
Q: Rajnani for your response to my query. I have a follow-up question. I am interested in knowing some ... A: see first we neeed to check you up and then only we can decide what type of lens shoudlbe inserted ...
eye twitch and lid issues	3/12/2005
Q: I have not had any eye problems or surgery in the past. Lately, my lids seem to twitch a lot, and I ... A: First of all you need to go to an ophthalmologist and have proper full check up done as to why you ...
Retino-Pathei diabetic	3/6/2005
Q: My father in law is in Morrocco and he is trying to find out if there could be help for him in the ... A: First of all he needs to go to an cataract surgeon and get his cataract surgery done immediately ...
Lasik Surgery	3/3/2005
Q: My husband and I both want to have lasik. We live in Michigan, and the cost is high. We have heard ... A: First of all you both need to go to an ophthalmologist and have proper full check up done as to what ...
Epithelial growth	2/8/2005
Q: I had laser eye surgery 7/8 months ago and one eye was bloodshot after the op - I have recently been ... A: First of all you need to go to an ophthalmologist and have proper full check up done as to why one ...
contact lense stuck in eyeball	1/31/2005
Q: earlier today as i inserted my eye contact (soft 2 weeks disposable) i pushed the contact back by ... A: First of all you need to go to an ophthalmologist and have proper full check up done as to why you ...
Phaco Emulsion	12/28/2004
Q: Respected Sir, My father,aged 58, has developed cataract.Doctors have advised him that the time ... A: Bhhatcharya, Thanks for asking such elaborate and interesting question First of all your ...
enhancement	11/25/2004
Q: +how do i ask a lasiki had lasik done on me and my right eye is at about 20/25.. is it safe to get ... A: First of all you need to tell me following things 1] whats your profession 2] what was your ...
Optic Nerve/Brain	11/23/2004
Q: I was surfing the web and came upon a Dr. Robert White of the MetroHealth Medical Center in ... A: well as far as previous history goes all new ideas and inventions start with such experiments if i ...
intralasik question....	11/9/2004
Q: I'm just hoping to get another opinion on a concern I have. I'm 25 years old and 6 diopters myopic ... A: many thanx for asking this important question what you are saying about the cornea changing shape ...
squint eye	10/27/2004
Q: I AM A 30 YEAR OLD GIRL AND I HAVE SQUINTNESS IN MY LEFT EYE AND I AM ALSO HAVING SHORT SIGHTEDNESS. ... A: If you any further questions please revert back to me on my email address at ...
squint eye	10/27/2004
Q: I AM A 30 YEAR OLD GIRL AND I HAVE SQUINTNESS IN MY LEFT EYE AND I AM ALSO HAVING SHORT SIGHTEDNESS. ... A: First of all you need to go to an ophthalmologist and have proper full check up done as to why you ...
hair like movement on left eye	9/28/2004
Q: When I focus with my left eye and move the eyeball around, it's like there is a hair on the eyeball ... A: First of all you need to go to an ophthalmologist and have proper full check up done as to why you ...
Is Lasik for me?	9/12/2004
Q: I'm considering this proceedure to improve my eye sight. What are the possible complications to ... A: First of all you need to go to an ophthalmologist and have proper full check up done as to whether ...
tv	9/10/2004
Q: Why is it bad to sit in front of a television & how far should you be away from it? A: First of all let us understand that television is part and parcel of our life only thing one has to ...
Laser eye surgery	8/7/2004
Q: Alright, been reading and am seeing it appears all laser surgery is good for is to make it so you ... A: ideally one is supposed to wear glasses with perfect number so you get optimum vision and not less ...
New Formulation	8/6/2004
Q: Biosyntrx has a new formulation that might be useful to you as well as patients who have had LASIK ... A: wellmaybe if you can send soem samples i can try myself and soem patients and revert back to you on ...
corrective eye surgery	8/1/2004
Q: I used to be long sighted but my eyesight has dramatically worsened over the last few years so I ... A: thanx for asking such elaborate and interesting question First of all you need to go to an ...
cataracts after lasik	7/28/2004
Q: I has lasik surgery Octber will be three years ago. My doctor says I now have posterior capsulated ... A: thanx for asking such interesting question First of all once we take proper measurements to ...
correction	7/17/2004
Q: Rajnani: Sorry for the name mix up. Please disregard last email. I am a 37 yr old former software ... A: thanx for asking such elaborate and interesting question First of all most important from your ...
Computer Vision Syndrome	7/17/2004
Q: I am a 37 yr old former software engineer who left the profession about a year ago. I suffer from a ... A: thanx for asking such elaborate and interesting question First of all most important from your ...
glucoma	7/4/2004
Q: I have had eye drops for glucoma for 10yrs.One year ago I had cataract removal on one eye. ... A: thanx for asking an interesting question First of all you need to know that whenever any patient has ...
Intralasik and touch ups...	6/28/2004
Q: I'm 24 years old and wear -6.50 diopter contacts with a -1.25 atsigmatism prescription. I absolutely ... A: thanx for asking such elaborate elongated though an interesting question and observation First of ...
chronic conjunctivitis	6/24/2004
Q: Can you tell me what is the usual regular dose and medicaton schedule in using Blephamide opth for ... A: thanx for asking such elaborate and interesting question First of all you need to go to an ...
Laser	6/22/2004
Q: Which health insurance plans cover laser vision correction procedures (at least partially)? Thanks ... A: thanx for asking such elaborate and interesting question First of all i need to know whats your ...
lasik	5/31/2004
Q: rajnani I'm thinking of having an eye surgery and getting rid of my contact lenses.I would like to ... A: thanx for asking this question well there are multiple technologies available depending on your ...
Cataract Removal	5/26/2004
Q: Good day, I am to undergo cataract removal from both eyes (Phacoemulsification surgery) and ... A: thanx for asking interesting question First of all your blood pressure is perfectly ok so no need to ...
eye protection	5/24/2004
Q: I had a cornea transplant four weeks ago. It is healing fine. I do not see my doctor for another two ... A: thanx for asking such elaborate and interesting question First of all you need to gtake polarized ...
Intralasik and RL?	4/19/2004
Q: Glad I asked for another opinion because someone told me that if you've had RK you can't have ... A: thanx for asking such elaborate and interesting question yes we normally dialte the pupil much ...
Intralasik and RL?	4/16/2004
Q: I have a friend who was 3 diopters myopic in both eyes. He had RK done in his left eye and the ... A: thanx for asking such elaborate and interesting question First of all you need to go to an ...
RK and intralasik?	4/16/2004
Q: I have a friend who was 3 diopters myopic in both eyes. He had RK done in his left eye and the ... A: thanx for asking such elaborate and interesting question First of all you need to go to an ...
Lasek Treatment	4/15/2004
Q: Doctor Rajnani, I know this is a little unorthadox, but I am a patient considering Lasek ... A: thanx for asking such elaborate and interesting question 1] First of all let me congratulate on the ...
LASIK surgery	4/9/2004
Q: Rajnani, I am a 52 year old with slight myopia (-1.25 with no astigmatism) and am interested in ... A: thanx for asking such elaborate and interesting question First of all with the kind of power you ...
eys	3/16/2004
Q: Manu C.Rajnani, Hello I am a 5th grade student in Tohoku International school in Sendai;Japan. In ... A: HONG, thanx for asking such elaborate and interesting questions and i admire your ingenuity and ...
Bilateral papillitis	3/9/2004
Q: 5 years ago I was diagnosed to be suffering from Superior sagital sinus therombiosis alongwith ... A: kindly get to the root cause of superior sagital sinus thrombosis by doing either MRI to rule out ...
oil	3/7/2004
Q: i often get dry skin in the winter so i usually just rub some oil over my face such as jojoba oil or ... A: thanx for asking an interesting question for similar problem faced by many people liek you whenever ...
Lasik and MS	2/29/2004
Q: I am 24 years old and am 7 diopters myopic and have 1 diopter of astigmatism. I absolutely hate my ... A: thanx for asking such elaborate and interesting question First of all you need to go to an ...
Eagle vision	2/22/2004
Q: Rajnani, You have recently bought a MEL 60 laser [8-10 year old technology according to internet] ... A: you are travelling in aeroplanes, trains and vehicles, getting CT Scan , MRI Scan in machines which ...
blindness from catarac surgery	2/7/2004
Q: My dad had catarac surgery on Feb. 4th. The patch was taken off on Friday and he is completely ... A: normally immediately aftercataract surgery patients can see well within 48-72 hours but if there is ...

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