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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| -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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| - | 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| - | 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| "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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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) ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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? ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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:- ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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