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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Photo therapeutic Keratectomy | 1/29/2012 |
| Q: I am 22 years old, and I have been using contact lenses since 2001.I had a retina problem in the ... A: The eligibility for any laser therapy needs you to undergo a thorough check up. I do not know why ... | |
| corneal tattoo | 1/26/2012 |
| Q: im completly blind in one eye i have premature retinopathy and it is discolored from a surgery i ... A: Personally, I do not have any experience of tattoos on the cornea and think that it would cause some ... | |
| Power immediately after LASIK | 1/18/2012 |
| Q: Good Morning!! I done my lasik operation on dec 1st week. I have undergone optilasik(EX500 ... A: The cornea continues to heal for 3 months post LASIK, so it is possible that the vision may improve. ... | |
| Cataract Surgery | 1/17/2012 |
| Q: I had a cataract removed 10 days ago and an lens inserted. However by accident the wrong strength ... A: A very technical query and also one based on experience and skill of the surgeon. There is no ... | |
| LASIK Complication!!!! | 12/24/2011 |
| Q: I had a Wavefront LASIK in January 2011. Initially I had no discomfort but after 6 months I started ... A: Sorry for the delay in reply. 1. In view of a cylindrical error, if this is not corrected with ... | |
| squent extopia of eye | 12/16/2011 |
| Q: i am of 28 years.having squient in my eyes since childhood but it was intermittent kind of ..so ... A: Squint treatment has no general rules. It has to be planned on a case to case basis. What you ... | |
| After lasik surgery bit dim vision in one eye | 11/10/2011 |
| Q: I have undergone Intralase Wavefront / ILasik (custom) surgery from from Grewal Eye Institute on 1st ... A: Your query regarding the lack of clarity after LASIK, cannot be dealt with just by knowing your ... | |
| Laser eye treatment. | 11/8/2011 |
| Q: My age is 24 year, eye vision is very high Left(eye): -9.00 & Right(eye): -8.50, what are the total ... A: Our office will contact you. You can read about our laser procedure and process on ... | |
| LASIK Treatment | 9/16/2011 |
| Q: Anand, I am 40 yrs. young & wear spectacles with a power of -3.5 in both eyes. I would like to know ... A: Considering your powers, LASIK can be considered for you, however since you are aged 40 years, you ... | |
| Changing eye power | 9/12/2011 |
| Q: Anand, First of all let me congratulate you on the wonderful job that you have been doing for the ... A: The changing powers need to be looked into. We shall be happy to examine you. Please write to ... | |
| my lasik case | 9/8/2011 |
| Q: i had lasik one month with pre operative details below in both eyes corneal thickness: 514 tissues ... A: I understand your concerns. Unfortunately, since i cannot examine you at present, you will have to ... | |
| my lasik case | 9/7/2011 |
| Q: i had lasik one month with pre operative details below in both eyes corneal thickness: 514 tissues ... A: IOt may be difficult to get the corneal thickness immediately after LASIK as the area is healing, ... | |
| my lasik case | 9/1/2011 |
| Q: i had lasik one month with pre operative details below in both eyes corneal thickness: 514 tissues ... A: Just based on numbers of corneal thickness or powers, one does not base their eligicinilty for ... | |
| Question about refraction correction by lacek | 8/29/2011 |
| Q: Dr Shroff, This is Nataraj. I am 28 yr old physician practicing in united states. I have myopia ... A: Please send an enquiry to dranand@lasikindia.in for details of our LASIK procedure. Also do repeat ... | |
| keratonconus treatment | 8/26/2011 |
| Q: sir i am 28 years old and suffering from keratoconus in both eyes, which was detected last month. ... A: We are only based in Mumbai and do not know of any centres to refer you to. If visiting Mumbai, do ... | |
| Corneal thickness reduced post C3R | 7/31/2011 |
| Q: I had my C3R (epithelium removed)on my left eye 3 months ago. Yesterday, I had my regular checkup ... A: Honestly, I cannot opine just based on the figures. But yes, the whole picture needs to be taken ... | |
| Corneal thickness reduced post C3R | 7/28/2011 |
| Q: I had my C3R (epithelium removed)on my left eye 3 months ago. Yesterday, I had my regular checkup ... A: It is unusual to have the corneal thickness reduced so drastically, usually it reduces by 10 or 15 ... | |
| MS question | 7/24/2011 |
| Q: I am 31 years old and have been diagnosed with MS since 2003, i have had 4 or 5 attacks. In 2003 in ... A: You may not fit into the ideal eligibility of a suitable LASIK candidate. This is because the ... | |
| squint surgery or treatment | 7/14/2011 |
| Q: myself vinay ,i'm from mysore,karnataka. i got squint in my left eye. i.e, my left eye turns right ... A: The surgery of squint usually involves treating the muscles and depending on whether two or three ... | |
| Lasik eye surgery | 7/3/2011 |
| Q: I have a question in my mind regarding how much Lasik surgery is safe and whether I can go about ... A: LASIK today is a very safe and dependable procedure with no side effects or complications if done ... | |
| Allegretto vs. Nidek Laser | 6/30/2011 |
| Q: I'm trying to choose between two lasik centers, that appear to me to be all things equal. Both of ... A: I understand you narrowing down the centres based on the technology which is used, but also do not ... | |
| eyechange color | 6/25/2011 |
| Q: and they say they can change your eye color doing a surgery. I just want to know do u think its even ... A: Personally, I do not recommend change in colour by undergoing tatooing or any surgery as its long ... | |
| iris change colour ? | 6/24/2011 |
| Q: good morning i'm a french medecine student so excuse my english i hear about a new product that is ... A: I do not recommend any laser or surgery to change colour of the eyes as its long term effects are ... | |
| Keratoconus | 6/22/2011 |
| Q: My younger brother was diagnosed with Keratoconus in both his eyes in 2006. Earlier to that he kept ... A: Unfortunately, there is no thumb rule and keratoconus treatment is from case to case basis, ... | |
| iris implant | 6/22/2011 |
| Q: Hey, sir I'm really sick wesring coloured contacts I want my eye to be indiana brown . Is it ... A: Currently today, even with best technology available, to change the colour of your eyes, the best ... | |
| Seeking advice about Clear Lens Extration for High Myopia | 6/13/2011 |
| Q: Anand Shroff, I am a 40 years old male from Bangladesh. My eye-sight was poor from my childhood. ... A: Would honestly prefer to examine you and then opine as your queries are specific. Please read more ... | |
| surgery for conjunctivitis | 6/12/2011 |
| Q: my mother is suffering from so called chronic conjunctivitis in which she has some white dots in eye ... A: Conjunctivitis is an eye condition which needs medical treatment. There is no surgery for this, ... | |
| Seeking advice about Clear Lens Extration for High Myopia | 6/11/2011 |
| Q: Anand Shroff, I am a 40 years old male from Bangladesh. My eye-sight was poor from my childhood. ... A: Honestly, one needs to be examined for this. Yes CLE with advanced lenses is an option, esp since ... | |
| vision problems | 6/10/2011 |
| Q: I am 44 years old and had lasik eye surgery about 10 years ago. About 4 months ago I had a headache ... A: Not at all, cannot be due to LASIK which happened years ago, primarity because LASIK is a ... | |
| C3R + No Cut LASEK ? | 6/8/2011 |
| Q: Sir, I am 22 years old. I have a mild keratoconus in my left eye. The power of my eyes is: Left ... A: I will need to see your Topography maps (recent ones) which you may scan and email to ... | |
| laser operation.. | 6/3/2011 |
| Q: actually i m not yet 18 years old.. the laser operation can be done after 18 ?? i have specks wen i ... A: yes LASIK or laser eye surgery can be done after 18 years of age when the powers are stable and not ... | |
| left eye power is 0.5 | 3/29/2011 |
| Q: i did laser surgery(zyoptix) at the age of 20,now iam 24.my problem is i got headache last week so i ... A: Yes, the power may increase over time, just like it has done with glasses. One of the reasons could ... | |
| cornea debridement | 3/29/2011 |
| Q: I had a cornea abrasion from hitting my eye with my mascara wand. For six months I went back and ... A: yes, the corneal debridement is a painful procedure and also takes long to recover. The most ... | |
| left eye power is 0.5 | 3/29/2011 |
| Q: i did laser surgery(zyoptix) at the age of 20,now iam 24.my problem is i got headache last week so i ... A: It is unfortunate if you are not satisfied after LASIK. The 0.5D power can be re treated, but this ... | |
| squint eye | 3/23/2011 |
| Q: am 20 year old girl.my left eye sight is weak and it is also squint..is there any treatment for any ... A: A squint specialist should be seeing you. The surgery of squint usually involves treating the ... | |
| intac removal | 3/22/2011 |
| Q: After having lasik surgery 10 yrs ago, intacs were inserted in my left eye for better vision, ... A: This usually is the discretion of the treating surgeon because medically one is not wrong in ... | |
| Clarification w.r.t eye power | 3/22/2011 |
| Q: My son is in UKG and complained of slight pain in the left eye. When we took him to an eye doctor, ... A: The power needs to be checked accurately, in some children by doing what is called homide-flash, so ... | |
| LASIK | 3/20/2011 |
| Q: .. It was more my throat that was itchy and I has trouble breathing more like a shortness of breath. ... A: I am sure that you are under the cover of antibiotics and anti inflammatory eye drops as one has for ... | |
| Laser treatment | 3/18/2011 |
| Q: Sir I'm wearing specs for 7 years now. When I first used it, my power was -5 (both eyes). It slowly ... A: The ability to treat the power completely depends on the laser technology being used, in addition to ... | |
| Squint surgery | 3/17/2011 |
| Q: I have squint in both my eyes, I had surgery in my left eye about 11 yrs ago, however there has not ... A: The surgery of squint usually involves treating the muscles and also needs evaluation whether two ... | |
| plzz help me | 3/16/2011 |
| Q: my right eye number -4 cyln 1 135 axxys left eye number -4.50 cyln 0.5 65 axxys can i remover my ... A: Yes, you can consider LASIK for the powers that you mention. However, the eligibility depends on ... | |
| hi | 2/28/2011 |
| Q: dr. How can i get ur. Service.because i need ICL.or how u will correct.my problem A: Please go on our website www.lasikindia.in and read more about ICL. Also, to be able to comment on ... | |
| regarding lazer eye operation | 2/23/2011 |
| Q: My name is Tanmay Verma.Age is 21 year.Having spax of -7,3cyl on left eye and -8,3 cyl in right eye ... A: Please run through our website www.lasikindia.in We treat a lot of patients from Lucknow and other ... | |
| Cataract removal after laser surgery | 2/21/2011 |
| Q: I had laser surgery in India (Navsari) at Shroff Hospital in Nov/Dec 1998 aswell as scleral ... A: Your case needs to be reviewed by a retinal specialist. We cannot comment on what the situation was ... | |
| eye problem | 2/4/2011 |
| Q: My eyes are very weak. I have the power of -5 and -5.30. And i can't bare it anymore . So, ... A: You could consider LASIK or laser eye correction. However, only an examination determines if you are ... | |
| Clear Lense Extraction | 1/26/2011 |
| Q: Anand, It is great to see you doing an exquisite humanity service online. I am from Lahore, ... A: You can surely send her reports to anand@shroffeye.org. I shall be happy to opine after seeing them. ... | |
| double vision | 1/19/2011 |
| Q: I developed double vision last year and had some squint surgery in my right eye (very low vision). ... A: Squint surgery in adulthood has a guarded full recovery as the muscles in adults are already ... | |
| c3r for keratoconus | 1/4/2011 |
| Q: I have keratoconus in both eyes with kisa index 259 in LE and 37 in RE. Attached are the topopgraphy ... A: Yes, the haloes are there as part of the healing in the first few weeks but settle down. The clarity ... | |
| Retinal problems/hypotony | 11/17/2010 |
| Q: I have the same problem has the gentleman on opening web page. Cataract repair, Uvietis implantation ... A: Sorry for the vision troubles you are facing. You say that you have no lens/ have they planned a ... | |
| fungal corneal ulcer | 11/12/2010 |
| Q: sir my mom was having some problem in her left eye. she was having a severe pain and felling like ... A: Fungal ulcer in the eye is serious and this needs to be examined by a corneal surgeon. It is ... | |
| myopia male | 10/18/2010 |
| Q: sir, gud morning... i m male indian boy aged 25. i m suffering from myopia -3.0 in both eyes.. does ... A: You can consider LASIK for the myopia. No, there is no natural exercise that can 'cure' you of this. ... | |
| mild corneal haze after cross linking | 10/16/2010 |
| Q: I did cross linking around a year ago. Now there is trace-mild corneal haze in both eyes. I am ... A: One needs to know the cause of the corneal haze. Immediately post C3R, and up to 6-8 months, one ... | |
| Lasik Surgery for vision correction | 10/12/2010 |
| Q: Please advise if a small number like 0.75 or -1.00 with astigmatism are eligible for for laser ... A: After 40 years, the only power that changes is reading, and that we cannot avoid as it is a part and ... | |
| Lasik Surgery for vision correction | 10/10/2010 |
| Q: Please advise if a small number like 0.75 or -1.00 with astigmatism are eligible for for laser ... A: Yes, you can consider LASIK with such powers. However, it is more to improve the quality of ... | |
| Eye sight | 10/5/2010 |
| Q: 75 in both of my eyes so what will be the easiest and cheapest procedure for it Please do reply ... A: Please visit the website www.lasikindia.in for details on LASIK or laser eye surgery. Since this is ... | |
| eyes naturally care | 10/4/2010 |
| Q: i m male 25,i have myopia with power -3.5 if i take good precaution then can my eyes get cure ... A: Good balanced diet is always helpful, but will not improve the sight by reducing powers. This works ... | |
| eyes naturally care | 10/3/2010 |
| Q: i m male 25,i have myopia with power -3.5 if i take good precaution then can my eyes get cure ... A: The power that you have does not seem to be the sort that is going to 'go-away' with any eye ... | |
| Hypertonic saline | 9/28/2010 |
| Q: How to use hypertonic saline for post cataract surgery patient due to corneal ... A: Medical therapy of PBK consists of attempting to minimize corneal edema and the associated symptoms ... | |
| Lasik doubts | 9/27/2010 |
| Q: 1) Why your cost of Lasik is 80k , in all other big hospitals it is around 35-40k. Why just double ... A: This is not a commercial blog where I reach out for leads. I hence refrain from any commercial ... | |
| Locations in USA & Germany For Procedures | 9/22/2010 |
| Q: Do you know where this procedures can be perform not only in USA but also in Germany? A: There are many locations for LASIK all over the world including Germany and USA. It would be better ... | |
| where do get the lasik done? | 9/20/2010 |
| Q: Anand, I have an eye power of -5.0 D for both eyes.I am looking for the latest technology for ... A: In my experience, the Wavelight has a better platform. However, it is not just the laser but a ... | |
| lasik | 9/18/2010 |
| Q: age-25 power of -4.50(RE)& -4.75(LE) pachymetry 445(RE)& 444(LE) which lasik is suitable for me? A: This data is not sufficient to make a treatment plan. However, you may consider EpiLASIK treatment. ... | |
| where do get the lasik done? | 9/17/2010 |
| Q: Anand, I have an eye power of -5.0 D for both eyes.I am looking for the latest technology for ... A: Personally and in the opinion of many experts, Intralase or 'Femto laser bladeless' is not advised ... | |
| about lasik | 9/12/2010 |
| Q: sir, my name in mahendra and i am 25 years old my eyes is-9, -8 with callendrs numbers, and the ... A: Yes, it can be confusing for you if the details regarding procedure, technology etc are not fully ... | |
| laser eye opretion | 9/5/2010 |
| Q: my name is imtiyaz.i am 25 year old.i have-4.25power in both eye.i want remove eye gllas.can leser ... A: By your details sent, age and powers, you may consider LASIK. It is however the detailed examination ... | |
| after laser surgery | 8/26/2010 |
| Q: I have had to laser surgeries on my eyes and both went well except my eyes have changed again. The ... A: I would not know of any in Canada as I am based in India. The best place to start from is a Cornea ... | |
| eye colour change | 8/19/2010 |
| Q: Dr.Manu C.Rajnani , My name is Michael from Vancouver-Canada please can you tell me who does laser ... A: The q has been misdirected to me, Dr Shroff when it is addressed to Dr Rajnani. In any case, I ... | |
| unsuccessful lasik laser sergury | 8/18/2010 |
| Q: if you please let me know is this operation will keep my eye sight stable or what is the risk for ... A: From your description it seems to be a condition called corneal ectasia. Nothing to worry about if ... | |
| touchups | 8/15/2010 |
| Q: I had laxik sugery about 5 years ago and have had wonderful success. I was at point it was too hard ... A: Its like this. You may have opted for what is called "monovision' LASIK. This helps only for a ... | |
| lasik power correction for squint eyes | 8/9/2010 |
| Q: This is kadhir. I am 24 now. I had had squint in my right eye from birth.I underwent lasik surgery ... A: The question here is "is that power due to the squint?" or is it basically there inspite of it. We ... | |
| lasik power correction for squint eyes | 8/8/2010 |
| Q: This is kadhir. I am 24 now. I had had squint in my right eye from birth.I underwent lasik surgery ... A: LASIK surgery is not done for a squint, but just to remove the powers or refraction error. You will ... | |
| laser eye surgery | 7/12/2010 |
| Q: I'm Deepa and I considered getting my vision corrected surgically in May. I'm myopic with -5.50 and ... A: If there is a thin cornea situation, the laser treatment eligibility depends on the exact ... | |
| intralase reading issues | 7/12/2010 |
| Q: I'm 31 yrs old and I underwent an intralase procedure about 3 months ago (in Sweden) for -3.5 (lens ... A: in 3 months time usually the flap healing is completed. Yes, there may be slight dryness, but you ... | |
| Laser surgery for Astigmatism | 6/16/2010 |
| Q: I would like to know if its possible for me to undergo laser treatment with -0.5 power in my eyes. I ... A: Yes, you can consider laser eye surgery or LASIK. Please read more about this on www.lasikindia.in ... | |
| method relating surgery | 6/10/2010 |
| Q: there is various method relating removing no.of eyes like LASIK, C-LASIK, WAVEFRONT so we get ... A: yes, it does get confusing for the lay person as many doctors change the terminologies for the ... | |
| question regarding the previous query | 6/7/2010 |
| Q: Good evening sir, first of all I want to thank you for taking out your precious time to answer my ... A: Please wait for a week and see if the blurring improves, if it does not, then re visit the doctor. ... | |
| blurring following laser treatment | 6/4/2010 |
| Q: Good evening Sir, i was diagnosed with multiple retinal lattices bilaterally during a routine ... A: Do not compare your eye conditin to someone else's as this will not match in any case. The blurred ... | |
| About Laser Operation | 6/3/2010 |
| Q: Hai Iam krithika from Madurai. I had a problem of long sight.+5 power in each eye. I wear glkass for ... A: Yes, you can consider LASIK, however one needs to check eligibility for the same. please read more ... | |
| Scarred cornea | 6/1/2010 |
| Q: I had a mild stroke leaving the right side of my face and eye numb, I then developed an severe dry ... A: Although you have sent a very elaborate description, it still does not help me opine on your eye as ... | |
| IOL Implantation | 5/30/2010 |
| Q: My son, now 16 Yrs old, had an accident 10 Yrs back in which lens in his right eye was ruptured. ... A: An IOL implant requirement needs to carefully planned out. Yes, in some cases it is best to put the ... | |
| Question | 5/28/2010 |
| Q: how are you going? :-) My name is Christina and I live in Australia. A few weeks ago, my Dad had ... A: yes, the IOP can rise transiently after the laser, this is only temporary. A cold and increase in ... | |
| IOL implant due to cataract | 5/15/2010 |
| Q: My mum had an IOL implant. After surgery, she has double vision, cannot distingish shapes and see ... A: This is unlikely due to the IOL, unless it has shifted, which again only the examining eye doctor ... | |
| Eye-dryness + Post Lasik Surgery | 5/9/2010 |
| Q: I have done Lasik eye surgery in Sept 2009. Had a problem with over correction which has gradually ... A: Dryenss of eyes needs to be clinically graded as mild moderate or severe depending on quality tests ... | |
| squint eye | 5/1/2010 |
| Q: I am 23 years old. I am born with squint eye,is it possible to get operated my eye at this stage? ... A: The surgery of squint usually involves treating the muscles and depending on the kind of squint one, ... | |
| squint eye surgery thru laser | 4/27/2010 |
| Q: My daughter is having squint eye since childhood.now she is 9 yrs.old.can she have it corrected thru ... A: This needs to be evaluated at the earliest by a squint specialist. Doing any correction before 9 ... | |
| Epi Lasik and cost | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: I have -1.5 in both the eyes and power did not change in last two years (I am using glasses for two ... A: Cashless Insurance is usually applicable for only cataracts in eye care. To know more and ... | |
| Question | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: how are you going? :-) I wrote to you recently about how my Dad was going to have some laser done on ... A: I am glad that you father is doing well. He should just keep a check on his IOP or eye pressure on ... | |
| Eye correction for high power | 4/24/2010 |
| Q: I have +8.00 high power in my both eyes.I use lens for years but wanted to know what are my ... A: We will need to know your exact prescription (refraction of both eyes ) and also the individual ... | |
| feco | 4/7/2010 |
| Q: respected sir, i have a cataract in my eyes. i want a opretion . can u guide me that what is the ... A: Phaco or Phacoemulsification is just the medical terminology for the cataract surgery today. There ... | |
| Cornea Thickness/Keratoconus/C3R | 4/7/2010 |
| Q: I have keratoconus and using RGPs. I was considering to under go C3R. I had scans from 3 different ... A: You may want to look at what is the thinnest corneal thickness between Orbscan and Pentacam, but ... | |
| squint eye | 4/5/2010 |
| Q: my daughter 2years 4months old, her left eye is squint, doctor told in the begining that she is not ... A: You definitely need to make sure that a squint specilaist is seeing your child as this also affects ... | |
| Red Eyes | 4/3/2010 |
| Q: I'm 18 years old, and I have had red eyes since I was in the seventh grade. They are rarely white ... A: Since this is a chronic issue, it needs to be thoroughly checked and this I would recommend from a ... | |
| Question | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: how are you going? :-) My name is Christina and I live in Australia. Today, my Dad went to the eye ... A: So long as his eye pressure is in control, this can be planned later. There is nothing that undoes ... | |
| unsuitable for laser | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: i went 4a laser eye consultation and im unsuitable because my astigmatism is too strong,my cornea ... A: I would need to see some eye report describing your exact prescription and Topography maps along ... | |
| Squint | 3/10/2010 |
| Q: My advance thanks for answering the question. I am having reasonable amount of squint in my right ... A: Squints are of different kinds. The surgey may involve one, two or three muscles. In adulthood when ... | |
| High Myopia - suitability for laser surgery? | 3/10/2010 |
| Q: I am 29 and am considering laser surgery. I would ideally opt for Lasik as quicker recovery time. ... A: Yes, corneal thickness is important and so are the Topography maps. We will need to know your exact ... | |
| lasik | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: I Have -3.25 power in left eye and -17 in right eye. Can lasik eye surgery improve it?? THANK YOU ... A: Quite honestly can answer all queries only after the examination. You may call 6692100 in Mumbai ... | |
| Squint in 2 yr old girl | 3/5/2010 |
| Q: My daughter is 2yrs old and I found that she is having squint in left eye.She is having +3 number in ... A: No. The squint needs to be corrected. The earlier the better as it will otherwise have higher ... | |
| keratoconus | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: respected sir,I am yugal having keratoconus in both eyes with cornea thickness of 369nm and 390 nm ... A: Please send your recent Topography maps scanned to dranand@lasikindia.in to be able to anser your Q ... | |
| treatment of High myopia | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: My age is 46 years Right eye vision -> Sph. -15 and Cly. -12.25 Left eye vision -> Sph. -5.50 and ... A: To discuss these possibilities please write to me on dranand@lasikindia.in by sending your doctors ... | |
| treatment of High myopia | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: My age is 46 years Right eye vision -> Sph. -15 and Cly. -12.25 Left eye vision -> Sph. -5.50 and ... A: The ICL cannot correct near powers, some IOLS also cannot do this correction. However, if your ... | |
| treatment of High myopia | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: My age is 46 years Right eye vision -> Sph. -15 and Cly. -12.25 Left eye vision -> Sph. -5.50 and ... A: The powers in the Right eye seem larger than possible with LASIK, but ICL or Implantable lenses may ... | |
| Question | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: how are you going? :-) My name is Christina and I live in Australia. My Dad is 74 years old and his ... A: I do not have a doctors report or a medical diagnosis of your fathers eye condition to be able to ... | |
| Squint eyes treatment | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: my name is aina i want to know about the squint treatment result how many chances that the patient ... A: This needs to be evaluated by the strabismus specialist or squint spoecialist or pediatric ... | |
| lasik treatmt for squint | 2/19/2010 |
| Q: My daughter aged 7 yrs has had a squint in both eyes since birth. She was operatd on both eyes but ... A: Most important for you to do is focus that with whatever glasses she is prescribed she is pushed ... | |
| High Myopia | 2/19/2010 |
| Q: I am a 53 year old female who has been wearing glasses since age 5. My vision rapidly regressed & I ... A: Sure. You could look into Implantable Concat Lenses, which are today safe and effective and can ... | |
| eye dust problem | 2/13/2010 |
| Q: I got my both eyes laser operated for cataract,aged 65 yrs-not a diabetic,no BP,dust accumulation in ... A: It may be simple terms that yourdoctor described as 'dist in your eyes' but there is no laser ... | |
| Double Vision | 2/12/2010 |
| Q: Each of my eye produces an image that does not coincide and hence i see double. I need to force my ... A: Looks like you need to step in an ophthalmologists clinic to get the eyes tested by an eye doctor ... | |
| eye problem | 2/6/2010 |
| Q: i am jayesh my eye number is +4 of left eye and +2.75 of right eye can i under go laser eye surgery. ... A: Dea Jayesh, Sure, you may considr LAIK however, it is your check up which determines your ... | |
| Cateract removal | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: My mother is seventy three years old. She had a cateract removed twelve days ago. The vision in her ... A: If the doctor says its fine, do not worry. There is fair amount of bluriness in the fist 2 weeks ... | |
| Iridotomy | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: My primary care physician suggested I have a "diabetic eye exam" because I have diabetes. The first ... A: Yes, thats the usual line of treatment. This needs to have a regular check on the IOP on your part, ... | |
| Iridotomy | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: My primary care physician suggested I have a "diabetic eye exam" because I have diabetes. The first ... A: Iridotomy is not an uncommon procedure and also not such a major one which threatens sight. Any eye ... | |
| lasik surgery | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: what is cost of lasik surgery use latest tech.from aiims delhi, what is benefit and side effect of ... A: We are based in Mumbai and can send you details of our LASIK procedure. Ours is the only Concerto ... | |
| Lasik surgery | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: I am age 29, my eye sight is very poor, numbers are almost 10 and 12. I can't see anything without ... A: In LASIK you need to not just know if the laser centre is good, using good technology along with the ... | |
| Lasik Surgery | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: I am having a power of -10.75 and -10.5 in both of my eyes. I have decided to go for LASIK surgery. ... A: 1. Yes, the risk of having a number left behind increases with higher powers as does the risk of ... | |
| eye color change | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: , I'm 19 years old and I've been dying to change my eye color from dark brown to blue since I was ... A: I do not favour any laser surgery or claims to change the eye colour. There are some vague areas ... | |
| unsuccessful epi lasik | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: I already underwent epi lasik operation in Iran for about 3 years ago but for two years it was great ... A: Yes, some can undergo the procedure again. EpiLASIK is a very safe method of laser correction, so ... | |
| LASIK vs Personalized Zyoptix | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: I made the decision to go for eye surgery. I went recently for a free evaluation and considering my ... A: The Zyoptix has been around for many years as a Bausch and Lomb System. They had to upgrade it when ... | |
| eye | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: my eye is very week & my eye opticals No. L/R 2.25 & 2.50 this is syrendical no. i want lasik lazer. ... A: Sure you can consider LASIK. We have already treated a lot of patients from Netherlands. Please ... | |
| glucoma | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: my uncle is suffering from glucoma and he says there is no treatment because this disease should be ... A: Of course there is treatment and the earlier it starts to affect the eyes, the better it is for ... | |
| LASIK vs Personalized Zyoptix | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: I made the decision to go for eye surgery. I went recently for a free evaluation and considering my ... A: I understand the 'sale' feel all too well! I basically do not favour the Zyoptix, hence rather ... | |
| keratoconus treatment | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: i have keratoconus and minimum cornea thickness is 310.is corneal cross linkage possible with ... A: You will have to scan and e mail the corneal topography maps to dranand@lasikindia.in Also yes, the ... | |
| Corneal eye ulcer (inflammation) | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: I've had a Corneal eye ulcer (inflammation) almost two months ago, I had to take some anti-biotic ... A: The nature of the corneal scar, its size, depth, location is important. This can only be seen ... | |
| broken vessel + vision loss | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: I had written some months about over correction in my eyes after lasik. After 3 months as you had ... A: You may learn more about the compuers on http://www.shroffeye.org/computer-vision-syndrome.htm ... | |
| stigmatism | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: If I have a stigmatism severe in one eye would laser eye surgery correct my sight? A: yes, Laser correction can correct astigmatism. However, it is important to find out how much ... | |
| got a power of 0.5 but don't want to wear glasses | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: I just got my eyes checked and was shocked to get a power of 0.5(cylindlical) in both eyes.I have ... A: No, not using the glasses does not increase the powers unless you strain while doing visual work ... | |
| broken vessel + vision loss | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: I had written some months about over correction in my eyes after lasik. After 3 months as you had ... A: Glad to know that you are better. Usually the dry eye issue is temporary and in any case using ... | |
| severe eye and head ache | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: greetings, i am 19 years old. i suffered this eyesight problem when i was 15 yrs old. it started ... A: The nerves of the head face neck area are all in a shring pathway. If there is nothing wrong found ... | |
| got a power of 0.5 but don't want to wear glasses | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: I just got my eyes checked and was shocked to get a power of 0.5(cylindlical) in both eyes.I have ... A: One of the reasons you may have a slight cylindrical power is because of non stop use of computers ... | |
| IQUERRY FOR LASER OPERATION OF EYE | 1/3/2010 |
| Q: Respected sir, I am afraid of operation because my friend told that I wont be able to see sunlight ... A: You are able to perform all routine work (except drive for a few dasy) the next day of LASIK. When ... | |
| squinted eye | 12/20/2009 |
| Q: i m harsimrat..n i m 19 years old..i put up in delhi... i hav got a squint in ma left eye.. n i m ... A: You need to see a squint specialist as the squint needs to be evaluated and the degree and type of ... | |
| monoviosn | 12/10/2009 |
| Q: I had monovision 3 years ago.. HATE IT!!!!! everything is fuzzy, blurry. ( ive tried the glasses ... A: Yes, it can be adjusted that you should be free from glasses for distance, but would surely need ... | |
| Red and very blurry vision after cataract surgery | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: I had cataract surgery three weeks ago, and since then my vision is extremely blurry/foggy (I can ... A: I can understand your need for a second opinion. If in Mumbai, we would be happy to see you. Please ... | |
| eye tattooing | 11/25/2009 |
| Q: i need to know if the eye tattoo hurts and if not i need to know how much it is and if i can get it ... A: This is not something that I recommend nor have any patients who have had this done. However, many ... | |
| retinal hole | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: Following internal haemorrhage in the eye due to trauma my daughter developed a retinal hole.It was ... A: Yes the FFA test tells the doctor where to do the Argon Laser and the doctor with his equipment can ... | |
| Laser Eye Surgery for VERY HIGHT myopia! | 11/13/2009 |
| Q: I'm 26 years old and have a very high myopia case. My numbers are currently -15.0 and -14.50 D. I've ... A: You should consider undergoing an Implantable Contact lens or ICL procedure wherein ALL the power ... | |
| scar tissue on the eye | 11/12/2009 |
| Q: I had ulcerations on my eye, after a short while they healed and now i only have slight scarring, is ... A: Usually, scar tissues need to be evaluated to know the thickness of cornea involved and also the ... | |
| Eye surgery on the optic nerve | 11/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a freckle on the optic nerve of my left eye. If this freckle were to enlarge, would I be ... A: I do not think that the term 'freckle' would be correct at least medially, but not knowing what it ... | |
| Squint (Strabismus) and LASIK | 11/1/2009 |
| Q: Sir, I had very high fever when I was 4 or 5 years old. The doctors said I had T.B. and treated me ... A: Squint or Strabismus needs to be treated independently from your spectacle powers (which is through ... | |
| One eye unsharp after LASIK Wavefront treatment | 10/30/2009 |
| Q: Shroff, I hope you can help me as I'm worried about my vision. I had Lasik-Wavefront on both eyes ... A: Yes, we do find this happening at times as the healing of both eyes happens independently. If one ... | |
| Corrective measure- to rectify a squint. | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: My name is Shaesta, Im 25 years old. I need to know if there is any method to rectify a squint- (by ... A: Squints need thorough evaluationas the choice of treatment depends on a lot of factors. yes, Botox ... | |
| LASIK | 10/19/2009 |
| Q: I am a myopic (-2.75) in both the eyes and i intend to go for a lasik surgery to correct the ... A: Yes, by the numbers alone, you may consider LASIK. In India we are the only centre to have the ... | |
| squint can we correct with no future problem | 10/19/2009 |
| Q: Respected Anand shroff sir as i am s,k sangeetha kumar (msc nursing) working 4 a college of ... A: Yes, squint is correctable. However this requires an eye check with a good squint surgeon as it ... | |
| lasik surgery | 10/18/2009 |
| Q: SIR I HAVE ACUTE MYOPIA . MY AGE IS 24 . MY LEFT EYE POWER IS -10.00 & RIGHT EYE POWER IS ... A: The powers of -18.00 will not be rectified with LASIK. However ICL or implanatable contact lenses ... | |
| Lost vision after cataract surgery | 10/18/2009 |
| Q: About 9 years ago, I had lasik surgery to improve my vision on both eyes. Three weeks ago, I had ... A: Firstly, I am sorry to hear about your coditio. o, LASIK could ot have resulted in ths problem, ... | |
| Squint surgery | 10/11/2009 |
| Q: After a successful operation of squint, is there any chance of do the operation again after some ... A: If you refer to the need for another squint surgery, then it is a possibility that the squint may ... | |
| Seeing shadows and double after Lasik Eye Laser | 9/26/2009 |
| Q: I have done the eye lasik operation 18 days ago. I had a -4.25 on both eyes before the operation and ... A: I understand your concern and shock at the outcome since this was not expected. Yes, it does take ... | |
| Keratoconus | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: I am Hassan from Oman, I have Keratoconus in my eyes which is effecting my vision changing to the ... A: Keratoconus means an abnormality of the cornea. Once you fix this, by C3R or collagen crosslinking ... | |
| Considering Lasik Surgery!! Please help!! | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: Dr.Anand, I am considering a lasik surgery at your hospital. I have a couple of questions and would ... A: Mumbai for your LASIK procedure. You could first run through our frequently asked questions on the ... | |
| low eye pressure | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: I had 2 detached retina surgerys, i had a cataract removed and an implant put in my left eye. I ... A: You can ask to be evaluated to see if any low vision aids may help. However, unfortunately the ... | |
| good doctor in pune for LASIK | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: I wanted a refference to good doctor in pune for LASIK operation. I am using spects since age of 14, ... A: We have treated many patients from Pune and 93 other countries in the world. Reason being is that ... | |
| lasik color change | 9/19/2009 |
| Q: my name is shanice and I've been unhappy with my eye color for years now.i've been wearing contacts ... A: LASIK is specific to only removing the spectacle or contact lens powers and making them zero. It is ... | |
| Retinal Hole | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: After a fall and a bump over my left eye, I was later diagnosed with a small retinal hole in my left ... A: If there are any weak areas or holes and tears, it is best treated with a very simple procedure ... | |
| Help | 9/11/2009 |
| Q: My name is sumbul, i am currently living in Pakistan and recently have been diagnosed with ... A: Yes we do CXL or C3R which is crosslinking in our hospital and have been one of the first to do it ... | |
| Lasik an option for high myopia? | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: I am currently 19 years old and have a very high myopia case due to genetic reasons. My number is ... A: In LASIK for eligibility there are certain criteria. This also depends on which laser is being used ... | |
| lasik treatment | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: i m chaitanya age23 from nagpur.i hv a glass no. -2 for my both eyes,so can i get my clear vision ... A: I will gladly help you with details of our LASIK proceduere. You may first want to learn more about ... | |
| lesik treatment | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: i m hari age23,from nagpur maharashtra.my glass no. -2 for both eyes.so can i get clear vision after ... A: I will gladly help you with details of our LASIK proceduere. You may first want to learn more about ... | |
| pco laser is better or manual | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: i develop capsule opafication after two year of catart surgery i want advice from you wich is better ... A: Manual PCO polishing is done only if you have very high numbers and one fears that you may have a ... | |
| red veins in eye | 9/7/2009 |
| Q: Dr Manu, thank you for your answer,but i forgot to ask if a laser can be used to remove the red ... A: This is Dr Shroff that you have sent the e mail to. This needs to be evaluated, and may need to be ... | |
| Red Eye Vein Removal | 9/7/2009 |
| Q: Shroff, I have suffered from red eye veins since childhood and would really like to get them ... A: Firstly, the approach has to step wise. The first step is to find out why the eyes are red or veins ... | |
| Inflamation after LASIC | 8/28/2009 |
| Q: I had lasic surgery a week ago and returned today for a check up. The optician who saw me (not my ... A: It is rather difficult to say if this is DLK in absence of an examination by us. However, steroid ... | |
| Cataracts | 8/24/2009 |
| Q: I am 36 years old. I have brown eyes and just realized that the top outer edge of my iris is now ... A: You have not mentioned your age. The bluish or whitish colour as a ring around your brown color is ... | |
| Tissue growth preventing the eye from opening post surgery even after 4 years | 8/19/2009 |
| Q: I look forward for some expert help and suggestions. I have a squint since my childhood (Unsure ... A: You are probably developed a symblepharon due to which you are unable to open the eyes.... one needs ... | |
| Sudden loss of vision! | 8/19/2009 |
| Q: I have recently suffered a sudden loss of vision in my right eye, I have been to two different eye ... A: You will not go blind because of a high myopic number. Yes, it is possible that it may not have been ... | |
| Double vision after non-implanted IOL cataract removal | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: I'm a 32 yo female, diagnosed with Stickler Syndrome w/ Pierre Robin Sequence. I have had severe ... A: Right eye has IOL. Left eye is aphakic (no IOL), hence, the diplopia because of the difference in ... | |
| squint | 8/4/2009 |
| Q: i am a 17yr old boy who has been having squint for about 13yrs.right eye suffers myopia, while the ... A: Patching at your age will not help. What you need is to visit a squint specialist if in mumbai, let ... | |
| Retinal Lattice degeneration and hole | 7/17/2009 |
| Q: I’ve myopia since from 14 yrs-now 23 yrs old. My power was -2.75(both eyes) at 14. So I’m using ... A: You must follow the advise of the retinal specialist as some are prone to this retinal issue esp ... | |
| irislazer | 7/11/2009 |
| Q: They say I need to have a whole shoot through each iris using lazer treatment to prevent glacoma. A: This is usually a laser iridotomy, to allow a flow of the fluid in the eye, through this passage if ... | |
| Cataract removal with pterguim | 7/5/2009 |
| Q: My pterguim has remained the same and does not go over the eye. Is it ok to have cataract surgery ... A: Pterygium is an elastotic degeneration of the conjunctiva. Its exact reason is not known but the ... | |
| Retreatment for Glare/Starburst | 6/26/2009 |
| Q: I had PRK several years ago with a VISX S2 (optical zone 5.5 mm), unfortunately, the doctor did not ... A: In the US please check the following link to help you locate a doctor using a Wavelight laser ... | |
| allergies and lazer eye surgery | 6/24/2009 |
| Q: I stumbled on a question that was asked to you back in 2006 it is now 2009. I live in SE Tennessee ... A: Firstly, your allergies have not caused the cataracts to develop. They are both independent eye ... | |
| Retreatment for Glare/Starburst | 6/24/2009 |
| Q: I had PRK several years ago with a VISX S2 (optical zone 5.5 mm), unfortunately, the doctor did not ... A: Regarding re treatments esp for night vision, if fit for undergoing a second time, then please look ... | |
| Post Cataract Laser Procedure | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: In October of 2008, I had a Crystalens HD multifocal IOL implanted in my right eye, and in November ... A: 1. Yes, the YAG laser procedure helps the lens (CRystalens) which depends on ability to move freely ... | |
| Cataract surgery + astigmatic keretotomy | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: My wife is 75. Cataract surgery is scheduled for both eyes. Our insurance applies toward Cataract ... A: Sorry for the delay in reply. This website had some technical error due to which I could not answer ... | |
| Lasik surgery post delivery | 6/12/2009 |
| Q: I am 24 years old. I delivered a baby in feb. The baby is now 4 months old. I wear specs. For the ... A: Congratulations on your new baby! Ideally one would want to wait for a few months (for the hormonal ... | |
| interocular lens implants | 4/9/2009 |
| Q: Shroff, I have had rezoom lens implants in both eyes. On day one after surgery my vision was 20/30 ... A: Sorry for the delay, but yes, retinal issues can affect your vision and sooner these are dealt with ... | |
| lasik surgery | 4/6/2009 |
| Q: I from uk. I had laser surgery done 10 years ago in india surat. i was -8.00 in both eyes before the ... A: Yes, you can undergo a TopoLink treatment which will map your eye and treat the irregularities. This ... | |
| change color eye surgery | 4/5/2009 |
| Q: i had my eye color changed in panama, about a month ago. Unfortunately me and the other 2 people ... A: I did see it. I would presume that this may be looking artificial and also may be blocking some ... | |
| change color eye surgery | 4/5/2009 |
| Q: i had my eye color changed in panama, about a month ago. Unfortunately me and the other 2 people ... A: What would help is to know what 'exactly' has been done. Are these coloured lens implants inside the ... | |
| change color eye surgery | 4/2/2009 |
| Q: i had my eye color changed in panama, about a month ago. Unfortunately me and the other 2 people ... A: I am sorry that you have to face this. Look at one good side to it, is that none of you lost or ... | |
| prk costs and eligibility | 4/1/2009 |
| Q: I wanted to know how much it would cost to get both eyes fixed through PRK. And how do I know if I ... A: We rarely do PRK as LASIK with the current advanced technology we are using works best. EpiLASIK is ... | |
| Lasik. | 4/1/2009 |
| Q: I am 20, I have terrible eyes. I've been wearing glasses since I was about 7. Last I had my eyes ... A: 1. LASIK is extremely safe if done by the right expertise with the advanced technology on a suitable ... | |
| post lazer headache | 3/28/2009 |
| Q: sir i had 2 e-lasik lazer operations done almost 8-9 months ago . i had the 1'st e-lasik the ... A: I'm presuming that e LASIK is epiLASIK, and if so, the recovery does take longer than LASIK. You ... | |
| Lasik and sleeping | 3/27/2009 |
| Q: It has been 7 days since my surgery. I am still wearing the goggles but they said i can stop ... A: You can please go ahead and lead a normal life now...undergoing LASIK does not mean that you cannot ... | |
| lasik surgery vs. cataract replacement | 3/27/2009 |
| Q: What is the current thinking for a man 40 years of age looking to correct is near-sighted vision? ... A: After 40 years comes the need for reading glasses and as you age further the possibility of ... | |
| Candidate for lasik ? New Techniques? | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: I have been diagnosed as not being a candidate for lasik. That diagnosis was made several years ago. ... A: It may help for me to see any report that you have esp which states the corneal condition, as the ... | |
| Double vision in left eye | 3/17/2009 |
| Q: About 2 weeks ago i got double vision in my left eye I went to the hospital and they admitted me. I ... A: Yes, this needs to be evaluated...causes can be many, usually diabetes, but since your blood work ... | |
| squint | 3/17/2009 |
| Q: i am 21 yr old girl.am suffering from squint.i has done squint correction surgery in my childhood ... A: LASIK treats the numbers you are using today. It will do nothing for any remnant squint. Also, it ... | |
| Intacs removal | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: Would you be able to answer a couple of questions that I have regarding treatment which I have been ... A: 1. I cannot opine on the scar issue without any examination, hence you will have to follow what your ... | |
| retinal hole treatment before lasik | 3/14/2009 |
| Q: Today i went for a lasik workup in delhi.i.e the tests they use to dtermine that whether you are ... A: I am glad that you underwent a thorough eye check up including the retina examination before LASIK. ... | |
| Lasik Suregry | 3/14/2009 |
| Q: I have high number (-8.5)Would want to know whether i can go for lasik and what would determine my ... A: The safety and success of the procedure for higher numbers depends a lot on the laser used and hence ... | |
| How effective is doing Laser Surgery.? | 3/13/2009 |
| Q: I am 25 year old now. I have Short sight & I m using contact lens/power glass. My power is -2.75. I ... A: Yes, LASIK is safe and the results are amazing if done correctly, on the right candidate. There are ... | |
| Optic Nerve | 3/12/2009 |
| Q: Is there anything that can be done with a weak optic nerve? ANSWER: Dear Jason, One needs to know ... A: Optic Nerve damage is almost always permanent, but what you describe is unclear. So, not knowing the ... | |
| Squint Eye | 3/12/2009 |
| Q: I am now 27 year old, I have squint with my right eye since my birth. Last year I had an operation ... A: Squints are best treated in childhood when the reversal is more or less permanent. As you become an ... | |
| Reimplanting lens after cataract surgery? | 3/11/2009 |
| Q: however, now the vision has blurred to point of needing corrective lens. Right eye remains 20/20 and ... A: This is a difficult Q to answer as the pros and cons besides need has to be weighed and only your ... | |
| Getting rid of glasess forever | 3/7/2009 |
| Q: Sir,I got glasses of power -4.00,I wish to get rid my glasses & have good vision.Please suggest me a ... A: Yes, LASIK is a possibility, however, many factors determine the success for you. You may want to ... | |
| Extremely Painful Iridotomy | 3/4/2009 |
| Q: I had an iridotomy performed (Yag laser) on my right eye as a prevention for developing narrow angle ... A: Sorry for the delay in reply. yes, there is a certain amount of discomfort during the laser shots ... | |
| -0.5 after 3 months of Lasik Eye Surgery | 12/4/2008 |
| Q: My name is Ramya Sajjad. On the 20th of August, I had LASIK Intralase with Wavefront Laser Eye ... A: Do not be disappointed, there is always a solution and its not worth your while worrying about it. ... | |
| LASIK | 12/4/2008 |
| Q: MY EYE SIGHT NEAR SIGHT RE-6 CY -.75 AND LEFT EYE-6.25 CY-1. WHICH LASER TREATMENT BEST FOR ME A: You will get confused with a lot of laser centres using different terminologies. As you have high ... | |
| Eye allergiers | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: I was interested in getting laser eye surgery, but i have really bad eye allergies all year long. ... A: Yes, you need to treat any acute allergies before doing LASIK. However, some allergies are chronic ... | |
| My right eye hurts!!!! | 11/17/2008 |
| Q: I never had any problem at all before I started using spectacles. Pls help me doctor……. This is how ... A: Your situation has many issues, which are best answered by a good eye examination, esp since you are ... | |
| - | 11/17/2008 |
| Q: Sir, I am 14 years old and i wear spects of prescription 1(left) and 0.25(right) from 1 and a half ... A: yes, spectacles will correct your numbers when wearing them, LASIK is a permanent correction. If you ... | |
| Lasik | 11/17/2008 |
| Q: How would you rate Eye-Q eye hospital in Gurgaon as a place to have lasik surgery? I have taken the ... A: Please read about LASIK and its advances on www.lasikindia.in. Success and safety not just depend on ... | |
| - | 11/16/2008 |
| Q: Sir, I am 14 years old and i wear spects of prescription 1(left) and 0.25(right) from 1 and a half ... A: I doubt that the shine of the torch has affected your vision. Please have a good eye doctor examine ... | |
| lasik | 11/16/2008 |
| Q: My husband had lasik about three years ago and had only one eye corrected so he could retain his ... A: Please sendus his current refraction details, any current eye report age and lifestyle he leads on ... | |
| Lasik | 11/14/2008 |
| Q: Sir, i want to know that once the lasik is performed and temporary lenses are put for a day, incase ... A: We do not use lenses post LASIK but only after EpiLASIK (please read about this on ... | |
| corneal inflammation post laser eye surgery | 11/11/2008 |
| Q: I am one week post the laser eye surgery and have mild inflammation of my corneas. I have just been ... A: The inflammation should settle with the steroid eye drops. Your treating optometrist should be able ... | |
| Double vision after zyoptix | 11/10/2008 |
| Q: Dr, I underwent zyoptix for a correction of -8.00 in 2006. Since then I have had double vision in ... A: You will need a check up for me to be specific regarding your case although we have seen a few like ... | |
| Cataract Lens Replacement Preformed on me last Monday | 10/23/2008 |
| Q: I had Cataract in my right eye, I had surgery on Monday and they did a lens replacement how ever is ... A: Give it some time, I am sure that these symptoms are temporary. You should be going for a check in a ... | |
| post lasik surgery | 10/22/2008 |
| Q: I had lasik laser treatment approximately 2 months ago. Although pre treatment my eyes were ... A: Do not worry, the light sensitivity issue needs to be checked separately as we cannot say why this ... | |
| "double vision" is actually triple vision... | 10/17/2008 |
| Q: I underwent PRK surgery on both eyes in October of '95. My formerly -9.00 diopters and no cylinder ... A: However, the injury must have affected prts of the eye other than what was treated during PRK. A ... | |
| laser surgery | 10/16/2008 |
| Q: I, 34 male, wearing glasses from the last 24 years. when I was 10 years, tears were coming out from ... A: This is not a commercial website and hence cannot enlist costs and what we do here. You however may ... | |
| laser surgery after lens replacement | 10/6/2008 |
| Q: Is it possible to get laser after having glaucoma lens replacement? If possible what is the risk of ... A: With new advanced lenses you can eliminate the need for glasses for both distant as well as near ... | |
| laser surgery after lens replacement | 10/4/2008 |
| Q: Is it possible to get laser after having glaucoma lens replacement? If possible what is the risk of ... A: The Galucoma surgery and lens replacement are two separate issues. Also, there are different lasers ... | |
| prk laser | 10/2/2008 |
| Q: i had prk laser month and today i poked my eye with the eye drop tip- since the poke my eye is in ... A: Please speak to your treating eye specialist as this may require you to revist him/her. The cornea ... | |
| Eyes musles weak | 9/29/2008 |
| Q: I am working in a software development company in Delhi. From last 6 months, I'm facing eye pain ... A: There is no medictaion to strengthen eye muscles. Yes, exercises may work. However since you mention ... | |
| will squint eye be cured? | 9/8/2008 |
| Q: I am going to get married soon.my wouldbe having squint on right eye. she is around 30 years, will ... A: Please visit a strabismus specialist who can examine your eyes and give you the prognosis of what to ... | |
| catract @ age of 37 years | 9/1/2008 |
| Q: Res.Sir, My relative was suffering from chronic Asthma,She used to use Inhaller,Now she had been ... A: It is not unusual for someone so young to get cataract, yes, some medications do induce a cataract, ... | |
| Iridotomy | 8/25/2008 |
| Q: I had iridotomies done to both my eyes 14 months ago because of narrow angles. I am still having ... A: Please get the retina checked since sometimes due to the YAG laser when too much power is used, can ... | |
| Iridotomy | 8/24/2008 |
| Q: I had iridotomies done to both my eyes 14 months ago because of narrow angles. I am still having ... A: It may not be the procedure (iridotomy) which caused this, although the timing could be ... | |
| Worried. | 8/24/2008 |
| Q: please advise me. I am 70 years old and have had lasik surgery to remove a cataract. I thought it ... A: Yes, one would be careful to use Prednisolone which is a steroid for a long period. there are many ... | |
| cataract | 8/22/2008 |
| Q: how long should we wait to use water in the eyes after catract surgery. is it true that after the ... A: Cataract surgery does not alter the shape or size of the eyes. You can wash the face gently the next ... | |
| C3-R | 8/21/2008 |
| Q: Has C3-R been approved for use in the USA, if not, does it appear to be close? A: I am not sure of this but there is Dr Boxer Wachler in LA who has been doing it for many years. You ... | |
| C3-R | 8/20/2008 |
| Q: i have send you my left eye topography test before the c3r treatment in which my thinnest cornea ... A: The thickness may reduce as the cornea gets 'compacted'. There are other parameters like 'K' values ... | |
| cataract | 8/19/2008 |
| Q: My mother has lost her right eye last 17years back due to glaucoma.She is suffering from glauocoma ... A: If she has been diagnosed as having a cataract, it is safe to do this procedure in a good ... | |
| vision back | 8/11/2008 |
| Q: I HAVE LOST MY EYE SIGHT IN AN ACCIDENT AND I HAD DONE MY TREATMENTS IN PUNE HOSPITAL UNDER DR. ... A: I am extremely sorry to hear about your situation. However the doctors in pune are right, so far ... | |
| Gluocoma | 8/7/2008 |
| Q: My mother has gluocoma for the last 10 years and she has lost her sight in 1 eye and the vision in ... A: She definitely needs the attention of a good glaucoma specialist who can stop the deterioration of ... | |
| epi-lasik | 8/4/2008 |
| Q: I got my epi-lasik surgery done in November 2007 from Punjab in India.Now I am staying in US.My ... A: Firstly, even if you have a small spectacle number (astigmatism or spherical) it can be treated ... | |
| c3R | 8/3/2008 |
| Q: i have gone through c3r for my left eye {due to very early stages of keratoconus) on 16 may 2008 ... A: Your doctor is correct, it does take about 6 months for vision to stabilize, hence you may ... | |
| SQUINT | 8/1/2008 |
| Q: MY DAUGHTER IS HAVING SQUINT PROBLEM SINCE BIRTH AND NOW SHE IS 6 YEARS. WE ARE VERY SERIOUSLY ... A: I can understand your concern. Firstly, do not worry. This is a very common problem. LASIK or any ... | |
| Squint | 7/29/2008 |
| Q: I am a British woman 48 years old and I have a squint (slight) in my right eye. I had it as a child ... A: Assuming that you are doing this eye surgery in a good eye center with an experienced surgeon, the ... | |
| Squint | 7/28/2008 |
| Q: I am a British woman 48 years old and I have a squint (slight) in my right eye. I had it as a child ... A: Some squints do recur as the muscles operated upon can become weak, this can be rectified with ... | |
| Cataract surgery | 7/27/2008 |
| Q: Three months ago I had lens implant cataract surgery. I did NOT have cataracts but have narrow ... A: Replacing the implant is a more tedious surgery which may still not give you the desired results, ... | |
| lasik | 7/26/2008 |
| Q: I had lasik on both my eyes 3 weeks ago. 2 days after surgery i could only see opaque white out of ... A: This seems to be some 'flap related' issue. This usually needs aggressive management. Examples of ... | |
| Laser Eye Surgery | 7/25/2008 |
| Q: I am going to Optical Express in the UK for a consultation to see if I am suitable for laser eye ... A: No problem, we have done LASIK with some who have had permanent eye liner like you. It does not ... | |
| Regarding laser treatment on eyes | 7/24/2008 |
| Q: I have a question of 2 parts: a) What is the minimum (recommeneded) age for any person to undergo ... A: The minimum age is 18 years but with stability of numbers. LASIK done correctly on good advanced ... | |
| hi | 7/20/2008 |
| Q: sir, I am 23 yrs old girl… i Want to take some suggestions from you.. my problem is that my left ... A: Yes, one can correct the squint with surgery, however, you need to be thoroughly evaluated to even ... | |
| IOLs | 7/18/2008 |
| Q: I went to see a Dr yesterday who suggested that it maybe a good idea for me to have IOL for my ... A: Only the eye doctor who examined your eyes will know what will suit you better discussing with you ... | |
| Glaucoma | 7/15/2008 |
| Q: I was recently diagnosed with the start of glaucoma, and was told I was a good candidate for laser ... A: Presuming that this laser that you speak of is to treat Glaucoma, this is called SLT. Some have ... | |
| Catract | 7/14/2008 |
| Q: I am just married & my wife she is 24 years have a cataract problem in both eyes. what should i do ... A: I can answer more specifically to her case only after an eye examination. Headaches do not cause ... | |
| Wavefront or not | 7/12/2008 |
| Q: I am an Indian, aged 39, wearing corrective glasses since I was in grade 6. I tried contacts and was ... A: Firstly, to clarify that the floaters are in the vitreous and probably due to your high Myopia. ... | |
| Catract | 7/11/2008 |
| Q: I am just married & my wife she is 24 years have a cataract problem in both eyes. what should i do ... A: Firstly, do not worry. It is not uncommon to find a cataract in a routine check up. If she is having ... | |
| Severe Regression | 7/7/2008 |
| Q: I had Intralase Lasik Surgery about half a year ago. I was had really bad vision prior to Lasik (-9 ... A: I can understand your concern. It would be best for you to send me a Topography map (recent one) ... | |
| Regarding LASIK | 7/7/2008 |
| Q: Anandgaru, I am Aparna.K from Hyderabad, age 34. I do have an eyesight of -5 in both right and ... A: We would be very happy to see you in our hospital, just as we have helped others from your city, we ... | |
| OUT OF FOCUS | 7/4/2008 |
| Q: DOCTOR I HAD MONOVISION SURGERY 3 WEEKS AGOFOR NEAR DISTANCE, NOW MY FAR DISTANCE IS OUT OF FOCUS ... A: Give it time to heal. Monovision means deliberately keeping a number in one eye, which means that ... | |
| want to know about FECO | 7/1/2008 |
| Q: What is the full form of FECO? What is the difference between the Microsurgery & FECO from all ... A: Phaco is short for Phacoemulsification cataract surgery, where the cataract is removed using ... | |
| want to know about FECO | 6/30/2008 |
| Q: What is the full form of FECO? What is the difference between the Microsurgery & FECO from all ... A: I presume you are asking about 'Phaco'?? for cataract surgery? and microincision cataract surgery? ... | |
| corneal ulcer | 6/29/2008 |
| Q: about four days ago i wore my contacts too long and woke up with red eye couldnt see and was sore to ... A: Yes, it will, however in future, please be very careful with lenses, otherwise you will make the ... | |
| change color eyes with lasik | 6/28/2008 |
| Q: i've read an article which talks about the possibility of laser surgery to change eyes' color. When ... A: I read the article. It says "maybe in the future' a laser like this will be available. The one ... | |
| change color eyes with lasik | 6/27/2008 |
| Q: i've read an article which talks about the possibility of laser surgery to change eyes' color. When ... A: Tempting as it may sound, there is no permanent laser or any other procedure to change the colour of ... | |
| Laser Iridotomy | 6/25/2008 |
| Q: I have had bilateral laser iridotomy for narrow angle glaucoma. Is it safe to have your eyes ... A: The eye doctor decides to dilate or not dilate when you visit his office and the eye pressure is ... | |
| Allergy eyes | 6/24/2008 |
| Q: I never had allergy eyes before I had Lasik eye surgery; now my eye doctor claims I have allergy ... A: No, LASIK does not cause any increase in susceptibility to eye allergies. These allergies are under ... | |
| c3r | 6/24/2008 |
| Q: As suggested in your email to me i have now had c3-r surgery and the epithelium was removed. This ... A: Vision will take a few weeks to return to the pre op state and that too for the next 6 months may ... | |
| Corneal Haze | 6/23/2008 |
| Q: I had PRK over three years ago with the Alcon 6000 laser and had a severe case of corneal hazing. I ... A: I am sorry to hear about your unfavourable outcome. Corneal haze needs to be treated in the ... | |
| Glucoma surgery | 6/19/2008 |
| Q: My mom , aged 70 yrs is suffering from glucoma , diabetes & hypertenssion. Though she is using drops ... A: As I understand, the report of the visual functions was done when your mother could see better than ... | |
| Glucoma surgery | 6/18/2008 |
| Q: My mom , aged 70 yrs is suffering from glucoma , diabetes & hypertenssion. Though she is using drops ... A: Your mother does have eye problems which need to be managed by specialists. Yes, an eye report ... | |
| ONe eye correction | 6/17/2008 |
| Q: Please do not reply to the other email I sent u because it has the wrong email address. Please reply ... A: No. The laser does not cause any reading issues under 30 years of age. Under 30 years of age your ... | |
| double vision or ghosting | 6/17/2008 |
| Q: I am going to have my 4th surgery on my left eye for double vision. I had the mono surgery, no ... A: It is not at all advisable to undergo repeated eye surgeries on a delicate tissue like the cornea. ... | |
| Laser eye surgery | 6/16/2008 |
| Q: Is it possible for me to get laser surgery done to remove my eye glasses? I use glasses for reading ... A: This firstly needs to be clarified if the glasses are for near work or far or both. After 40 years ... | |
| enquiry | 6/2/2008 |
| Q: I am using spects since last 12 years. i have number of -3.50. I am 32 years old. I want to ... A: You may read more about this procedure on www.lasikindia.in and also the advanced form of LASIK that ... | |
| Chage eye color with laser surgery | 5/16/2008 |
| Q: Ive been reading on the internet about a surgery procedure, similar to LASIK, to change eye color. ... A: One cannot believe everything on the net. This is not possible without destroying the natural parts ... | |
| 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: The success of laser vision correction or LASIK depends on a multitude of factors, primary being the ... | |
| Colour change | 5/9/2008 |
| Q: I have been reading through your answers on eye colour change and have also looked on the site for ... A: Its is not a problem to repeat myself, so don't apologise for that. Regarding a permanent change in ... | |
| 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: Sure there are glasses which will make the lens appear thinner, but there is always a limit. Also, ... | |
| inquiry | 4/21/2008 |
| Q: I am presently using lenses and would like to do a laser eye correction what would like to know the ... A: This forum is not a commercial site and also the fees would differ from Centre to centre as the ... | |
| eye color change | 4/21/2008 |
| Q: dear doctor i have recently come to know that there is a surgery available in Russia and Europe that ... A: These are in very experimental stages with no implications on long term complications and not ... | |
| cataract surgery | 4/14/2008 |
| Q: I had cataract surgery a week ago and I mentioned to the doctor that I saw a dark shawdow in ... A: 'Negative Dysphotopsia' ia a common problem seen in 1 out of 10 complaints of patients as research ... | |
| IOLS | 4/9/2008 |
| Q: Could you tell me if IOLs are effective in treating High order aberrations? Many thansk A: The new advanced IOL's which are wavefront designed do claim to treat higher order aberrations. ... | |
| Do carrots really improve your eyesight? Please reply ASAP | 4/7/2008 |
| Q: Do carrots really improve your eyesight A: As a growing child and until the growth is complete a good balanced diet is important. In this age ... | |
| eye burning | 3/30/2008 |
| Q: i am a 27 year-old lady . I was myopic for all my life. On december 2006, i decided to get rid of my ... A: Contraceptive pills if they affect the eyes, it is usually a change in number by a small difference ... | |
| ICL | 3/19/2008 |
| Q: Doctor, As I am curently suffering from myopia, I would like have some information about ICL ( ... A: The numbers that you have sent us are higher than the range of any laser eye surgery, although the ... | |
| keratoconus | 3/18/2008 |
| Q: I have just had an INTAC implanted into one eye and am due to have the other eye treated in the next ... A: The procedure may give you a 'sore eye' feeling for a few days. If after waiting for a week or so, ... | |
| Keratoconus | 3/14/2008 |
| Q: I have keratoconus and since having an INTAC in one eye my vision had vastly improved in this eye ... A: the INTAC eye with the improved vision is being compared with the other eye and probably makes it ... | |
| Adenoviral Keratoconjunctivitis, subepithelial opacities or scar tissue of cornae? | 3/14/2008 |
| Q: 6 months ago I had a viral infections with adenovirus and developed keratoconjuctivitis. ... A: Viral infections with adenovirus which develop keratoconjuctivitis can sometimes last for months to ... | |
| Further corrections after IOL surgery | 3/11/2008 |
| Q: My wife Mrs. Vijayalakshmi aged about 48 was having myopia since childhood. Her vision was (- 18). ... A: We will need to examine your wife's eye in order to know what the issue is. It can be a change in ... | |
| inflamation | 2/29/2008 |
| Q: My Mother had glaucoma and cataract surgery in November 2006. She has had constant problems with ... A: Sorry for the delay in reply. Your mother may have 'uveitis'. She needs to see a physician and also ... | |
| Keratitis post-PRK | 2/28/2008 |
| Q: Dr. Shroff, Thank you for your availability. I am six weeks post PRK in both eyes. I started out ... A: This is rather a difficult question to answer in specific to your eye since it involves us ... | |
| Lasik Procedure recommendation for one eye . | 2/26/2008 |
| Q: I have been to two consultants .One for lasik operation other for keratoconus diagnosis . My ... A: You are one of many desiring unaided vision. After keratoconus treatment with C3R we recommend no ... | |
| Lasik Procedure recommendation for one eye . | 2/24/2008 |
| Q: I have been to two consultants .One for lasik operation other for keratoconus diagnosis . My ... A: Yes, I do understand your concerns. Firstly, please appreciate that both eye doctors have detected ... | |
| squint laser treatment | 2/24/2008 |
| Q: my son is two years and eight months.he's been a squint from birth.i have seen eye doctors and i ... A: I can understand your concerns regarding your child. No laser treatment is available for squint. ... | |
| problem after lasek | 2/22/2008 |
| Q: I had my lasek surgery 1 month a go.everything went well for my right eye.and my vision is getting ... A: Now that the epithelial problem is sorted out, the eye will start healing. I presume the doctor has ... | |
| 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: Posterior subcapsular cataracts (PSC) are central cataracts that rapidly decrease visual quality and ... | |
| Eye exams before LASIK | 2/12/2008 |
| Q: There is one major difference in eye exams in places of my area before LASIK treatment. I've read ... A: Well firstly, I am glad that you will understand the technical jargon used. Secondly, the Wavelight ... | |
| Eye exams before LASIK | 2/7/2008 |
| Q: There is one major difference in eye exams in places of my area before LASIK treatment. I've read ... A: I can answer this based on my experience in wavefront surgery. The answer may sound technical, but ... | |
| After -Catract | 2/5/2008 |
| Q: Sir, My father has under gone for catract surgery before two months. All was well and he was ... A: I cannot answer based on what you send as symptoms and what was done, I would need his exact eye ... | |
| Keratoconus | 2/1/2008 |
| Q: Anand: My mother has lost vision in one eye. 1. Doctors says that this happened due to rejection of ... A: 1. Yes, a transplanted cornea can be rejeceted due to many reasons.The cause to be determined is ... | |
| laser eye surgery | 1/31/2008 |
| Q: does laser yey surgery leavy a scarring or mark on the eye? ANSWER: Dear Marion, Thank you for ... A: Nice to hear from you again. That is precisely why I clarified the question in my earlier response. ... | |
| laser eye surgery | 1/31/2008 |
| Q: does laser yey surgery leavy a scarring or mark on the eye? A: If done well with good laser technology and good surgical expertise, there is no scarring. Also, ... | |
| After -Catract | 1/30/2008 |
| Q: Sir, My father has under gone for catract surgery before two months. All was well and he was ... A: You can wait for 3 days and revert back to the senior doctor. It does take some time for the blood ... | |
| After -Catract | 1/28/2008 |
| Q: Sir, My father has under gone for catract surgery before two months. All was well and he was ... A: You will need to show your father immediately to an eye doctor to make sure that it is not something ... | |
| post rkcomplications | 1/23/2008 |
| Q: i have under gone rk which lead in to complications i have been turned down by some well known ... A: If I am not mistaken, we have also recieved your query from our webiste www.lasikindia.in Our ... | |
| cataract surgery | 1/22/2008 |
| Q: Do I need to stop taking aggrenox blood thinner before surgery? A: Long acting blood thinners are preferably stopped 7 days earlier to catarat surgery and short acting ... | |
| Cost of Lasik | 1/13/2008 |
| Q: I have a vision of -3.00 L and -3.75 R. Since past 15 years approx, i have been using soft lenses + ... A: You could first run through our frequently asked questions on the link ... | |
| lassik | 1/9/2008 |
| Q: I am 23 years old, having short sight of -5 on both of my eyes, can it be completely treated by ... A: You could first run through our frequently asked questions on the link ... | |
| Prescription change | 1/8/2008 |
| Q: Shroff My last message was really long and you probably didn't see the question. I have wrote a new ... A: Sorry, missed the Q. Stability of numbers is important for treatment but usually this plays more of ... | |
| Any point to even thinking about eye surgery? | 1/5/2008 |
| Q: i had a regular eye check up today and was told my left eye is 20 and my right eye is 60 (20/60) ... A: Firstly since you have just known that you have a prescription in one eye, I would first encourage ... | |
| PRK Laser Eye Surgery | 12/13/2007 |
| Q: Shroff, I went to the second location today(that uses Zyoptics Z100) and finally got the ... A: Corneal haze is not due to the laser used, unless poor technology. Its more the procedure, for eg, ... | |
| PRK Laser Eye Surgery | 12/13/2007 |
| Q: Shroff, I went to the second location today(that uses Zyoptics Z100) and finally got the ... A: Zyoptix is the name of the laser of Bausch and Lomb which does LASIK. LASIK can be done using many ... | |
| PRK Laser Eye Surgery | 12/11/2007 |
| Q: Shroff, I went to the second location today(that uses Zyoptics Z100) and finally got the ... A: Zyoptix in fact will laser off more cornea than the Allegretto. Also, neither are your numbers high ... | |
| Laser eye surgery | 12/9/2007 |
| Q: Okay, I'm happy you have brought that up :) I can possibly stay away from using computer after the ... A: If a number returns or there is a change in your vision in the following years, one would need to ... | |
| lasik surgery | 12/6/2007 |
| Q: Sir, 2years ago i got my eyes evaluated for lasik surgery,but they said it is contradicted for me ... A: Dry eyes is graded as mild, moderate and severe. In severe dry eyes, yes, any laser refractive ... | |
| Laser eye surgery | 12/5/2007 |
| Q: Okay, I'm happy you have brought that up :) I can possibly stay away from using computer after the ... A: Our eyes were meant for farming and hunting, and now we use the PC more than our eyes can take it. ... | |
| Custom Wavelight procedure for PRK | 12/5/2007 |
| Q: Shroff, I find your guidence helpuful in making an informed decision as to where I'm going to get my ... A: If you are from the IT, it is important to follow this:- ... | |
| Custom Wavelight procedure for PRK | 12/3/2007 |
| Q: Shroff, I find your guidence helpuful in making an informed decision as to where I'm going to get my ... A: It is good that you are doing enough research before choosing the LASIK procedure. This way you will ... | |
| Custom Wavelight procedure for PRK | 12/3/2007 |
| Q: Shroff, I find your guidence helpuful in making an informed decision as to where I'm going to get my ... A: Again, I cannot choose for you. You can visit both centers and see which you are most comfortable ... | |
| ZYOPTIX LASER TREATMENT | 12/3/2007 |
| Q: Shroff, I am in Toronto, Canada, age 21, and have had vision blurryness for the past 5 years, but ... A: I do not still know why they are advocating PRK for you. I reserve this for some cases and it is not ... | |
| Glucoma suspect | 11/27/2007 |
| Q: I am a Glucoma suspect since last 2 years under the treatment of Dr. K.C. Garg, Lucknow. He told me ... A: It will be important for us to know the IOP or Intra Ocular Pressure, if high, then further tests ... | |
| eye colour change | 11/10/2007 |
| Q: I was just wondering if there is any possible way to change the color of my eyes permanently. I ... A: Tempting as it may sound, there is no permanent laser or any other procedure to change the colour of ... | |
| post-op lingo | 11/8/2007 |
| Q: Yesterday when I went in for my post-op visit I heard my Dr. tell his assistant who was taking notes ... A: 'DS' is still unknown a terminology to me. You could ask the doctor for a report which you could ... | |
| post-op lingo | 11/8/2007 |
| Q: Yesterday when I went in for my post-op visit I heard my Dr. tell his assistant who was taking notes ... A: Microstriae are tiny wrinkles in the flap taken for the Laser eye surgery. These may not interefer ... | |
| myopia | 11/3/2007 |
| Q: I AM 17 YEARS OLD AND suffering from high myopia. I HAVE -12 POWER FOR BOTH THE EYES. PLEASE SUGGEST ... A: Firstly, we are Shroff Eye Hospital in Mumbai alone with no branches in Delhi. The Centre in Delhi ... | |
| myopia | 10/31/2007 |
| Q: I AM 17 YEARS OLD AND suffering from high myopia. I HAVE -12 POWER FOR BOTH THE EYES. PLEASE SUGGEST ... A: At age 17 years, it is not the best time to undergo a permanent correction like LASIK or laser eye ... | |
| Lasek eye surgery | 10/29/2007 |
| Q: I had lasek surgery done on both eyes and went in to see the doctor on regular checkups for the ... A: This is not out of the ordinary. We regularly ask every person to check their eyes annually, even if ... | |
| YAG Peripheral Iridotomy | 10/25/2007 |
| Q: Having been diagnosed last year with glaucoma I am on daily Xalacom drops which are controlling the ... A: YAG Iridotomy helps for Closed angle Glaucoma. We see Asian eyes all the time as we are based in ... | |
| please suggest me | 10/19/2007 |
| Q: sir,my father is having glucoma from last one year,in his right eye.one of the leading doctor from ... A: Sadly, in Glaucoma, if not under control it affects the otic nerve and can damege the vision ... | |
| ck surgery | 10/7/2007 |
| Q: I recently applied to have CK treatment, but my Doctor discovered I had corneal dystrophy, he is ... A: Nice to hear from you again. Well, I am glad that you took another opinion. For one, any abnormality ... | |
| Cataract - Which Lens? | 9/25/2007 |
| Q: My mother needs to undergo a cataract surgery in the next 1-2 months. Is there a method or logic to ... A: Depending on your lifestyle the doctor usually will discuss the various implant options with you ... | |
| What is up with my Iris? | 9/18/2007 |
| Q: Ok, I have noticed that my eye color fluxgates over a period of 3-5 days. I have dark green some ... A: The change in Iris colour can happen due to age. As one grows older, the change in colour of Iris is ... | |
| eye surgery | 9/18/2007 |
| Q: My dad needs eye surgery he is blind in one of his eyes, but he can't afford any surgery do u know ... A: You should discuss this with your local community services. It will be difficult to guide you from ... | |
| ck surgery | 9/15/2007 |
| Q: I recently applied to have CK treatment, but my Doctor discovered I had corneal dystrophy, he is ... A: When there is any corneal abnormality, the treatments on the surface of the cornea like LASIIK, CK ... | |
| catarac surgery | 9/14/2007 |
| Q: I would like to know if it is true that cat. surgery can not be performed if the eye is incapable ... A: The cataract surgery is performed as an intra ocular surgery (inside the eye), the tears are formed ... | |
| eye exam | 9/5/2007 |
| Q: Today I went for further testing to check for possible Lasik surgery to correct my vision. While ... A: Please don't freak out. This is not an uncommon finding and stays as a finding with no repercussions ... | |
| Eye surgery | 8/21/2007 |
| Q: I have recently been researching the methods used in the donation of an eyes cornea to cure ... A: The colour of the eyes comes from the Iris, a different anatomical area than what is used for the ... | |
| Eye | 8/21/2007 |
| Q: I have two dots in my left eye that are covered by my eye lid must of the time. It has been there ... A: Floaters are not something that you can see in the mirror. The dot you describe seem to be on the ... | |
| Eyes | 8/16/2007 |
| Q: I'm not sure if you can help me but my I've been wearing contacts for a while now. They started to ... A: This could be dryness of eyes, and any lubricating eye drops like Genteal eye drops should help if ... | |
| am I a candidate for lasik | 8/16/2007 |
| Q: my eyes are +7.50 and +7.25 2 years ago I have was told that the surgery techniques have not been ... A: The success of laser vision correction or LASIK depends on a multitude of factors, primary being the ... | |
| Eye Surgery. | 8/15/2007 |
| Q: My eyes numbers are R -8,-1 cyl,120 deg L -7,-1 cyl,120 deg sir I am planing to do laser operation ... A: Before I go into the details of LASIK, I would first like you to understand that not all LASIK ... | |
| eye surgeory | 8/14/2007 |
| Q: 75 for both eyes and i want to have a surgery the queston is that can i change the colour of my eye ... A: There is a surgery by laser to remove the nunber that you have, this is called LASIK and you can ... | |
| solving te problem of nearsited ness | 7/15/2007 |
| Q: Dr i am interested in know that is it advisable to remove lower eye number of -1.75 or no...and ... A: I have mentioned that the rates will differ from center to center and to recieve our rate card you ... | |
| solving te problem of nearsited ness | 7/14/2007 |
| Q: Dr i am interested in know that is it advisable to remove lower eye number of -1.75 or no...and ... A: Before I go into the cost of LASIK, I would first like you to understand that not all LASIK centers ... | |
| Sudden Eye Vision loss in One eye and Glucoma in other eye. | 7/3/2007 |
| Q: My father is 56 yr old. He is serving in Railways at Ajmer. He found himself in the month of october ... A: Unfortunately vision loss with Glaucoma is due to damaged optic nerves and thre is no remedy for the ... | |
| cataract side effects | 7/1/2007 |
| Q: after cataract operation about 3 weeks what are the side effects that have happened in the past, it ... A: Cataract operation has no serious side effects if performed well within sterile hygenic set up with ... | |
| contact lens | 6/7/2007 |
| Q: I wear contact lens, but they often bother my eyes. MY eyes sometimes get irritated when i wear my ... A: there has to be a good reason why you are unable to wear the lenses. Either its the eye which cannot ... | |
| cataract | 5/23/2007 |
| Q: i got my phacoemulsion surgery with iol done one month back left eye vision is not clear dr says ... A: In my opinion one should not go back to a surgery procedure as there are more chances of retinal ... | |
| low platlet catract surgery | 5/6/2007 |
| Q: sir, Is it possible to do successful catract surgery if a person is having low platlet in blood ? ... A: We can do cataract surgery when the platelet count is on the lower limit of normal range. If lower ... | |
| no-stitch pterygium eye surgery | 4/29/2007 |
| Q: i have a pterygium for the past 2 years and i feel very awfull and embaraced while looking and ... A: Unless we check your eye I cannot comment on the possibility of requiring laser pterygium removal. ... | |
| Low eye pressure | 4/18/2007 |
| Q: I have low eye pressure (reading of 2) in one eye. I was told the eye is undergoing phthisis. I have ... A: Flying does not cause any major effect on the eyes. If you think that the cabin pressure may ... | |
| Eye problem - Need Help | 4/17/2007 |
| Q: Sir, One of my friend's father has undergone cataract operation done from Aditya Jyoti few months ... A: Yes, this is our address. We are three doctors Dr Rahul, Dr Ashok and Dr Anand. Any of the three can ... | |
| 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: Do not panic. I am sure it can be treated. As there are many possibilities which could be the reason ... | |
| Eye condition called Astigmatism, or Stigmatism | 4/14/2007 |
| Q: He has also been told this is when the pupil (the coloured bit) englarges and change shape. could ... A: The medical information given to you is either incorrect or you have misuynderstood the same. ... | |
| 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: There are many reasons why a person with a case history like your mothers needs to be evaluated in ... | |
| PLEASE HELP MY MOM | 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: Firstly, I am sorry that your mother and you have to go through this painful experience. Yes, ... | |
| eye redness | 3/20/2007 |
| Q: Shroff, Im Randy, 26 yrs old from philippines. I have this problem with my eyes which according to ... A: Yes, allergies of the eye can be troublesome. You cannot tell if it is surely dry eye, unless you ... | |
| Age, Cost and RIsk involved | 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: Before I go into the details of LASIK, I would first like you to understand that not all LASIK ... | |
| 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: There are a number of reasons why your numbers may have come back 1. An older laser technology used. ... | |
| wearing glasses | 2/12/2007 |
| Q: Shroff, I've 6/6 vision and do not require glasses. But can I wear zero degree glasses for vanity's ... A: That is an unusual request, but, yes, you may use zero prescription glasses. You can even make it ... | |
| 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: Yes, sinusitis is one of the most frequent causes of heaviness of head with blurry vision. It also ... | |
| The Pigment Of The Human Eye | 2/1/2007 |
| Q: I sometimes feel crazy asking this question and that is, ? Is it possible to give more granules to ... A: Sorry, there is no permanent way to increase pigment of the eye. Some people tatoo, but I dont ... | |
| 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: One permanent method would be to undergo laser eye surgery or LASIK, as in the long run, it will ... | |
| red eyes | 1/26/2007 |
| Q: I'm a 25 year old female. The veins in my eyes are very visible, it makes my eyes look tired or as ... A: Some eyes are just more sensitive than others so the red eye. It could be just this or we also have ... | |
| 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: I am sorry that you have to undergo all these symptoms. With the latest lasers, such as the one we ... | |
| Eye discomfort after lasik | 12/23/2006 |
| Q: I had my lasik before 8 months. The eyes are not the same as they were. They get stressed even if I ... A: It is difficult to answer yourt q without knowing exactly what you have in terms of vision. If there ... | |
| Pterygium | 12/22/2006 |
| Q: Last August I had a second failed pterygium surgery after 2 years since the first one, in the same ... A: Pterygiums can be prevented by 1. Staying out of the sun ( as working long hrs in the sun is one of ... | |
| Cataract | 12/3/2006 |
| Q: Good afternoon (it is a beautiful afternoon in SA) Pls can you help, my mother at age 78 has ... A: I am sorry for what you are going through with your mother. Yes, any complications with eye surgery ... | |
| eye excersizes | 11/30/2006 |
| Q: is it really possible to do excersizes for the eyes that would bring back better vision? such as ... A: There are claims which can better your sight. However, these exercises need to be done everyday with ... | |
| Should I get an enhancement? | 11/15/2006 |
| Q: Shroff and thanks for your time and expertise in advance. I had Intralasik (VisxStar 4) 2 1/2 yrs. ... A: Sorry for the delay in reply, since I was travelling and had poor net access. Yes, you could ... | |
| 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: You numbers are small so you will not feel that you need contacts all the time. You will not really ... | |
| conjunctivitis-blepharitis-iridotomy-use of pred forte after iridotomy | 11/10/2006 |
| Q: can use of ocu-soft lid scrub eyelid cleansers and/or Johnson & Johnson no tears baby shampoo to ... A: Glaucoma after cataract surgery is more common in those patients who show the effect of increased ... | |
| High Myopia | 11/9/2006 |
| Q: Sir, I am in UAE and planning to get my eye operated this time in March when i come to India.My eye ... A: The success of laser vision correction or LASIK depends on a multitude of factors, primary being the ... | |
| conjunctivitis-blepharitis-iridotomy-use of pred forte after iridotomy | 11/4/2006 |
| Q: I had an iridotomy in my right eye in 9/06(my left eye has as yet not been done--I have narrow angle ... A: Yes, you can undergo laser when having blepharitis etc, as we do not open the eye. However, your ... | |
| Surgery to do away with my glasses | 10/27/2006 |
| Q: I have worn glasses since I was in the forth grade (I am now 56 years old). Is there a surgery that ... A: In your case since you have a plus number for far and for near vision, it is possible to reduce your ... | |
| lasik | 10/20/2006 |
| Q: I was curious if I would be a good candidate for lasik eye surgeory w/ a prescription of -5.00 in ... A: Sorry for the delay in reply, as I was travelling. The success of LASIK depends on a multitude of ... | |
| eye problems | 10/17/2006 |
| Q: Anand Shroff, Is there any eye problems resulted from crying too much and too often? My mom scares ... A: This should make you feel better! there is no permanent effect of crying on the eyes. But yes, if ... | |
| Laser Peripheral Irodotomy | 10/10/2006 |
| Q: I have a history of glaucoma in my family. My father, grandmother, and an aunt all had it. I am 64 ... A: Firstly, do not worry. I have tried to simplify the answers to your queries below. 1. The procedure ... | |
| Pterygium | 10/2/2006 |
| Q: What do you mean by treat the Ptergium medically once & for all? Do you mean surgery? Or just eye ... A: Depending on the nature of pterygium, some get chronic and need to be surgically rem,oved via a ... | |
| Pterygium | 9/27/2006 |
| Q: Why does my Pterygium get red and irritated sometimes...for days? Other times, it is whitish...and ... A: Pterygium is something that typically happens due to exposure to sunlight, heat and dust. When ... | |
| belladonna | 9/17/2006 |
| Q: . i heard people in the past mainly italians used to use belladona to make their eyes appear wider.. ... A: Belladona causes dilation of the pupil. The pupil is the dark circle in the centre of your eye. This ... | |
| lasik eye surgeory | 8/21/2006 |
| Q: My age is 25yrs,I am nearsighted and was thinking about lasik eye surgery . Wanted to know what ... A: Before I go into the cost of LASIK, I would first like you to understand that not all LASIK centres ... | |
| 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 computers can cause eye strain, small refractive errors and also other vision problems like dry ... | |
| Disorders | 8/7/2006 |
| Q: First I would like to ask if there is a limit to the number of eye colors a person can have? ... A: In general eye colour can be any shade of green, grey, blue, brown. It would depend on the amount of ... | |
| Disorders | 8/2/2006 |
| Q: First I would like to ask if there is a limit to the number of eye colors a person can have? ... A: If a person has multiple colours in his or her iris, this is not a normal phenomenon. A disorder ... | |
Laser Eye Surgery
Answers by Expert:
Dr Anand Shroff, MD, FICS
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I am happy to answer any questions on eye care. My expertise is in Laser Eye surgery (LASIK, Epi LASIK), Multifocal Implants, Cataract, Glaucoma and procedures for Corneal abnormalities like Keratoconus - Corneal Collagen Crosslinking C3R
Experience
OF LASIK, We are one of the first centres to use the wavefront guided LASIK or custom LASIK procedures and the only center in India using the most safest,accurate and fastest excimer laser in the world- 'The Wavelight Concerto, 500 Hz laser'. Doctors from various parts of the world train with me and few other experts in Germany each year on our wavefront procedures. Our centre is the first eye hospital to be awarded the highest certfication in healthcare- the Joint Commission International (JCI from USA) and is also the referral centre for our Wavelight Laser Technologies, Germany in India.
We have treated patients from 89 countries and this list keeps growing as more and more patients are getting increasingly aware of the benefits of treatment with advanced technology in laser eye surgery.
Organizations
ASCRS [American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery]certified by USA- Joint Commission International
Publications
http://www.shroffeye.org
Education/Credentials
MD Ophthalmology and FICS [Fellow of the International College of Surgeons]
Awards and Honors
please see http://www.shroffeye.org and www.lasikindia.in
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