Is it possible for me to get ICL or LASIK for eye power?
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
I am 24 years old and have been wearing glasses for myopia for six years. I have spectacle powers -9D and -11D in left and right eyes respectively with some small degrees of astigmatism. I had been consulting doctors for LASIK and ICL. I was found ineligible for LASIK but each doctor has a different opinion on ICL. Some say I am fit while some say I am not. I am really fed up. Please help.
Hi,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
ICl is a surgical procedure to implant an artificial lens on the natural lens. During the workup of taking up a case for ICL surgery, many parameters are considered as it has a high risk of secondary cataract formation later on. Some of them are endothelial cell count, anterior chamber depth, the angle of the anterior chamber, corneal topography, etc. Only if criteria are met, they proceed for surgery. I may be able to help you more if you can send me the reports of your eye exam.
Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!
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