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About Dr Anand Shroff, MD, FICS
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I can answer any question on eye care, expertise in Laser eye surgery, LASIK, Epi LASIK, cataract, glaucoma, keratoconus- corneal collagen crosslinking.

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OF LASIK, we are one of the first centres to use the wavefront guided LASIK or custom LASIK procedures. I train doctors worldwide for these wavefront procedures, our centre is the referral centre for our Wavelight Laser Technologies, Germany in India.

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ASCRS [American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery]certified by USA- Joint Commission International

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http://www.shroffeye.org

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MD Ophthalmology and FICS [Fellow of the International College of Surgeons]

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please see http://www.shroffeye.org and www.lasikindia.in

 
   

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Ophthalmology & Optometry - Floaters


Expert: Dr Anand Shroff, MD, FICS - 6/30/2009

Question
Hi,

I have always noticed my eye floaters for years now I am 21.  It seems like I have received a little bit more now not really sure.  I am nearsighted and my numbers on my contacts are -2.00 and -2.25...two years ago I was -1.50 and -1.75.  Should I be worried that this is a sign of retina detachment?

Answer
Dear Mark,

symptoms of a detachments is like having a fixed dark shadow which does not "float". Floaters are natural non pathological issues due to degeneration of fluid insode the eye. They usually settle with time.

Yes, a mndatory annual retinal check is a must for all myopes.

You can read more information regarding the same on www.shroffeye.org

Best,
Dr Shroff

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