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About 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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Questions Answered By Expert  Dr Anand Shroff, MD, FICS 
In Category  Laser Eye Surgery

SubjectDate Asked

laser surgery after lens replacement10/6/2008
  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 replacement10/4/2008
  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 laser10/2/2008
  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 weak9/29/2008
  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 years9/1/2008
  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, ...
Iridotomy8/25/2008
  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 ...
Iridotomy8/24/2008
  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 ...
cataract8/22/2008
  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-R8/21/2008
  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-R8/20/2008
  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 ...
cataract8/19/2008
  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 back8/11/2008
  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 ...
Gluocoma8/7/2008
  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-lasik8/4/2008
  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 ...
c3R8/3/2008
  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 ...
SQUINT8/1/2008
  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 ...
Squint7/29/2008
  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 ...
Squint7/28/2008
  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 surgery7/27/2008
  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, ...
lasik7/26/2008
  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 Surgery7/25/2008
  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 eyes7/24/2008
  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 ...
hi7/20/2008
  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 ...
IOLs7/18/2008
  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 ...
Glaucoma7/15/2008
  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 ...
Catract7/14/2008
  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 not7/12/2008
  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. ...
Catract7/11/2008
  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 Regression7/7/2008
  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 LASIK7/7/2008
  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 FOCUS7/4/2008
  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 FECO7/1/2008
  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 FECO6/30/2008
  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 ulcer6/29/2008
  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 lasik6/28/2008
  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 lasik6/27/2008
  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 Iridotomy6/25/2008
  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 eyes6/24/2008
  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 ...
c3r6/24/2008
  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 Haze6/23/2008
  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 surgery6/19/2008
  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 surgery6/18/2008
  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 correction6/17/2008
  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 ghosting6/17/2008
  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 surgery6/16/2008
  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 ...
enquiry6/2/2008
  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 surgery5/16/2008
  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 Surgery5/13/2008
  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 change5/9/2008
  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 eye4/23/2008
  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, ...
inquiry4/21/2008
  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 change4/21/2008
  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 surgery4/14/2008
  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 ...
IOLS4/9/2008
  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 ASAP4/7/2008
  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 burning3/30/2008
  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 ...
ICL3/19/2008
  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 ...
keratoconus3/18/2008
  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, ...
Keratoconus3/14/2008
  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 surgery3/11/2008
  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 ...
inflamation2/29/2008
  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-PRK2/28/2008
  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 treatment2/24/2008
  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 lasek2/22/2008
  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 Cataracts2/13/2008
  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 LASIK2/12/2008
  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 LASIK2/7/2008
  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 -Catract2/5/2008
  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 ...
Keratoconus2/1/2008
  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 surgery1/31/2008
  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 surgery1/31/2008
  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 -Catract1/30/2008
  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 -Catract1/28/2008
  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 rkcomplications1/23/2008
  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 surgery1/22/2008
  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 Lasik1/13/2008
  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 ...
lassik1/9/2008
  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 change1/8/2008
  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 Surgery12/13/2007
  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 Surgery12/13/2007
  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 Surgery12/11/2007
  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 surgery12/9/2007
  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 surgery12/6/2007
  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 surgery12/5/2007
  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 PRK12/5/2007
  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 PRK12/3/2007
  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 PRK12/3/2007
  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 TREATMENT12/3/2007
  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 suspect11/27/2007
  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 change11/10/2007
  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 lingo11/8/2007
  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 lingo11/8/2007
  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 ...
myopia11/3/2007
  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 ...
myopia10/31/2007
  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 surgery10/29/2007
  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 Iridotomy10/25/2007
  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 me10/19/2007
  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 surgery10/7/2007
  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 surgery9/18/2007
  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 surgery9/15/2007
  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 surgery9/14/2007
  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 exam9/5/2007
  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 surgery8/21/2007
  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 ...
Eye8/21/2007
  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 ...
Eyes8/16/2007
  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 lasik8/16/2007
  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 surgeory8/14/2007
  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 ness7/15/2007
  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 ness7/14/2007
  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 effects7/1/2007
  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 lens6/7/2007
  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 ...
cataract5/23/2007
  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 surgery5/6/2007
  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 surgery4/29/2007
  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 pressure4/18/2007
  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 Help4/17/2007
  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 Help4/16/2007
  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 Stigmatism4/14/2007
  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 surgery4/8/2007
  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 MOM3/24/2007
  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 redness3/20/2007
  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 involved3/15/2007
  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 bad3/8/2007
  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 glasses2/12/2007
  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 problem2/9/2007
  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 Eye2/1/2007
  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 Question1/30/2007
  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 eyes1/26/2007
  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 Woes1/24/2007
  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 lasik12/23/2006
  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 ...
Pterygium12/22/2006
  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 ...
Cataract12/3/2006
  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 excersizes11/30/2006
  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 sight11/12/2006
  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 iridotomy11/10/2006
  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 Myopia11/9/2006
  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 iridotomy11/4/2006
  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 glasses10/27/2006
  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 ...
lasik10/20/2006
  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 problems10/17/2006
  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 Irodotomy10/10/2006
  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 ...
Pterygium10/2/2006
  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 ...
Pterygium9/27/2006
  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 ...
belladonna9/17/2006
  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 surgeory8/21/2006
  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 ...
Lasik8/21/2006
  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 ...
Disorders8/7/2006
  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 ...
Disorders8/2/2006
  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 ...

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