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Last Updated: 8 years ago• Featured Tip

LASIK - Dispelling Myths About It!

Wavikar Eye Institute90%(187 ratings)

Ophthalmologist

Ophthalmologist•Thane

One of the most cutting edge eye procedures which has been very successful in practice and has been loved by millions of patients is LASIK. LASIK is a form of eye surgery performed with the help of a precise laser and is very effective in correcting nearsightedness, farsightedness as well as astigmatism (imperfections with the shape of the cornea). With any such procedure, there are bound to be myths which arise out of misconceptions. Some of those myths as well as the advantages of LASIK have b...more

Last Updated: 8 years ago• Featured Tip

Latest Trend in Eye Surgery

Dr. Pooja Dhama90%(167 ratings)

Senior Consultant Surgeon, Specialist In...read more

Ophthalmologist•Delhi

Eye surgeries have evolved a long way. Starting from the most basic of eye surgeries, technological advancement has evolved a number of modern eye surgery techniques. Lasik is the latest trend in eye surgery and is the most common type of eye surgery in the modern day.

Lasik or lasik (laser assisted situ keratomileusis), is a laser eye surgery or laser vision revision. It is a kind of refractive surgery for the rectification of nearsightedness, hyperopia, and astigmatism. The lasik surg...more

Asked for male, 27 years old from Pune

I visited an ophthalmologist yesterday for persistent eye strain and mild dizziness after working on computers, reading and even generally these days. She said that my eye muscles have become weak and there is "decompensation" She checked my eye pressure and said it was "borderline" She said it maybe due to chronic eye Fatigue, b12 deficiency, sleep disorders etc. I have a cylindrical eye power (astigmatism), right eye -0.5 and left eye -0.25. I have no blurred vision, just feel strained and a bit dizzy at times. I have been asked to do some eye exercises as I wake up and prescribed I-site plus and lubrex eye drops for a month. What is the issue here, if I may know? It's very frustrating as I can not work properly. I am an IT engineer.

Dr. Swetha Musthyala

Diploma in Ophthalmology, MBBS

Ophthalmologist•Hyderabad

It could b computer vision syndrome. I mean dry eyes. If you use lubricant eye drops you will b fine.

369 people found this helpful

Last Updated: 8 years ago• Featured Tip

All About Astigmatism

Dr. Rajeev Sudan92%(58 ratings)

MD - Ophthalmology, MBBS

Ophthalmologist•Delhi

Astigmatism is an eye condition where there is an imperfection in the curvature of the cornea. The cornea and lens are smooth and equally curved in all directions, which helps to focus the light rays to the retina. But if there is an imperfection in the curvature, then you will suffer from a refractive error. Astigmatism is not an eye disease. It is simply a condition where the eye is not able to focus the light.

Causes:
Irregular shape of the cornea is the main cause for astigmat...more

Last Updated: 8 years ago • Featured Quiz

Busting Myths about Glasses and Contact Lenses

Dr. Vaibhev Mittal94%(3867 ratings)

Fellowship In Comprehensive Ophthalmolog...read more

Ophthalmologist•Sangrur

A contact lens is not recommended in case you are suffering from astigmatism. True or False? Take the quiz to know now.

7201 people found this helpful

Asked for male, 24 years old from Kolkata

Hello! I'm 17 years old, and I have been wearing contacts for more than 5 years (I have astigmatism. I don't wear any glasses (just dailies), but I have noticed small blood vessels in my eye. It's not to the point where I look" stoned" but it bothers me and I don't want it to get worst. I act and model and don't want anything to get out of hand. What should I do? Thanks!:)

Dr. Sucharitra Picasso92%(13062 ratings)

BHMS

Homeopath•Faridabad

Hi,

Instill Euphrasia eye drops twice a day.

Take 8 hours of sound sleep a night.
Rest your eyes 10 minutes for every 50 minutes spent reading or in front of the computer. If your eyes feel overly tired, lie down and place cooling cucumber slices over your eyelids.

239 people found this helpful

Health Query

I am 25 years old M, I have astigmatism and myopia with combined power of 4 in each eye, I want to get LASIK surgery done. What is the success rate of the surgery.

Dr. Mukesh Paryani93%(1108 ratings)

FPRS, DNB Ophtalmology

Ophthalmologist•Pune

success rate is very good
if properly selected cases are done with good machinery ,the success rates are close to 99%
Lasik is a simple laser procedure which changes the shape of the cornea so that the light rays fall on the retina properly. It is a painless procedure. It is a day care procedure does not require any injections, does not require admission, you can simply resume your duties in 2 days.
Cost varies from centre to centre.
Side effects are usually limited to dryness o...more

Health Query

My son age 5 has eye power astigmatism (cylinder as -3) with farsightedness (spherical as plus 1.5. On 180 axis. Acquisition as 6/12. I too myopia with less power and my husband as good eye sight 6/6. My doubt is? 1. If I plan for next baby does the problem comes to the new sibling. New also get affected. 2. If yes may it will be worst defect. 3. What is the chance of inherit percent as husband has good vision. Please answer my question as clear as possible. Because I m 40 days pregnant. I planned to abort if it is risk to have second baby. Thanks and regards.

Dr. S K Mittal88%(3972 ratings)

MBBS

General Physician•Bangalore

The specific cause of astigmatism is unknown. It can be hereditary and is usually present from birth. It can change as a child grows and may decrease or worsen over time. Generally it is corrected by contact lenses or by laser surgery.

Health Query

I want to get cataract operation from this hospital and I have insurance with mediassist. I want to know if this hospital has tie up with mediassist ?also what are the charges of lenses?

Dr. G.R. Agrawal95%(38414 ratings)

DHMS (Hons.)

Homeopathy Doctor•Patna

Hi, lybrate user,
You should go to the hospital direct, instead of seeking , information on line through lybrate.
Tke, care.

524 people found this helpful

Asked for female, 27 years old from Mumbai

Hi dr. I need your suggestions cataract surgery is on monday morning. And I was suffering from epilepsy .dr start me on brivazen50 .it will not make any difference in the cataract surgery.

Dr. Pulak Mukherjee91%(13393 ratings)

BHMS

Homeopathy Doctor•Hooghly

No it will not affect your cararact surgery either, so you can go for it without having any doubt in mind,

9 people found this helpful

Health Query

Doctor started cataract surgery but after cut there was high iop, so he stopped and suture the cut and told to visit him after 10 days. Eye is red, watery sometime etching. Nd not able to see anything with that eye. What to do next?

Dr. Padmaja Joshi89%(26 ratings)

PGD EMS, BHMS

Homeopathy Doctor•Vadodara

Revisit the surgeon again, let him assess again. It might be because of the suture that is irritating the eye.

233 people found this helpful

Asked for female, 55 years old from Noida

If after 4 injections cataract infection of eye has less improvement, what to do?

Dr. Komal Sharma

BHMS

Homeopathy Doctor•Hyderabad

Hello sir, if you find there is no relief with the injections you are taking after the surgery and if there is any infection I would suggest you to try homeopathy as it is side effects free and will definitely help you with the infection your suffering with.

1093 people found this helpful

Health Query

I am facing eye floaters problem since 10 days. I visited a retina specialist, he told me there is no retinal detachment and asked me to ignore these but I am not able to ignore it they are 5 to 7 always in front of eyes. He prescribed nepazen pf and hyla fusion eye drops with monovuac g capsule for one month. I am diabetic, 49 years old, sugar is 115fbs and 190ppbs and I want to know is there any treatment like fov or other? What should I do?

Dr. Prakhar Singh94%(9607 ratings)

MBBS, Basic Life Support (B.L.S), Advanc...read more

General Physician•Delhi

I am sorry to hear about your concern but will be happy to assist you.
Thus, in most cases they do not require treatment unless they affect your vision significantly.
Let's connect over a call so that we can discuss your concern in details and make a treatment plan for you.

11 people found this helpful

Health Query

My father is 72 years old and has near sight for reading and no far sight. He has sugar and bp. He is affected by cataract. Can we go mono focal or multifocal lens based on age and other criteria. If we go for monofocal lens will his near sight be blurred without spectacles. Currently he is not using specs. How close he can see without specs after surgery.

Dr. Yogi Sukhjinder Singh(dr Yogi)87%(546 ratings)

Bachelor of Ayurveda, Medicine and Surge...read more

Ayurvedic Doctor•Chandigarh

You have start dibo tablet twice a day before meal continues 4-5 weeks in yogis pharma as per your problem we experience so many patients of these kind of issue you need no worry its totally curable you need online counselling session in ayurveda treatment which you can get online feel free to contact us mobile
there are so many region stress depression indigestion etc
you need proper consultation yo cure.
In ayurveda we r serving since 4 generations.
We have successfully satisfi...more

145 people found this helpful

Asked for female, 69 years old from Delhi

Hello, my mother was experiencing some haziness in her both eyes after 2-3 years of her cataract operation. We got to know from the concerned ophthalmologist that the thickness in her cornea is more than the normal value and in between they also prescribed some eye drops .lastly they said to get it checked with a cornea specialist. I need a genuine expert opinion to follow the further course of action. Thanks

Dr. Vidhi Tulshan93%(1107 ratings)

MD - Psychiatry, BHMS

Homeopathy Doctor•Amravati

Cornea specialist can help surely but also after that try opting for homoeopathic treatment as it prevents further damages.

222 people found this helpful

Health Query

Hi how to take natrium sulfuricum 200 for cataract? Along with cineraria maritima?

Dr. Naveen Kumar Boggarapu92%(508 ratings)

PG- Fellowship in Homeopathic Dermatolog...read more

Homeopathy Doctor•Hyderabad

Take 6-8 pills twice in a day half an hour before food. Preferably put the medicine below the tongue and let it dissolve. Repeat the same weekly.

548 people found this helpful

Health Query

My husband has high myopia, cataract surgery done in both eyes, thickening of capsule in right eye and increase in floaters are obstructing vision. Can yag/laser capsulotomy be done? Or is there any other alternate therapy? Kindly guide. M really worried.

Dr. Prakhar Singh94%(9607 ratings)

MBBS, Basic Life Support (B.L.S), Advanc...read more

General Physician•Delhi

I am sorry to hear about your concern but will be happy to assist you.
Yag laser capsulotomy is a highly effective pco treatment with a success rate of over 95%. After 1-2 days, you should notice an improvement in your vision
let's connect over a call so that we can discuss your concern in details and make a treatment plan for you.

3 people found this helpful

Asked for male, 44 years old from Gwalior

Halo doctor, at the age of 5 or 6, I fell on the ground with a bottle of cold drink, due to which the glass piece of that bottle went into the middle part pupil of my eye, the glass piece was removed by operation, because of this the pupil was dilated since childhood. I had been able to see less with that eye after operation but never had any problem. But 6 months ago suddenly it looks like cataract at middle part of that operated eye. Now I am about to turn 45. What should be done.

Dr. Yogi Sukhjinder Singh(dr Yogi)87%(546 ratings)

Bachelor of Ayurveda, Medicine and Surge...read more

Ayurvedic Doctor•Chandigarh

As per your problem we experience so many patients of these kind of issue you need no worry its totally curable you need online counselling session in ayurveda treatment which you can get online feel free to contact us mobile
there are so many region stress depression indigestion etc
you need proper consultation yo cure.
In ayurveda we r serving since 4 generations.
We have successfully satisfied patients till 74 years age.
For permanent treatment consultation on line or visi...more

725 people found this helpful

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