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Acute Myopia
I have a low vision in my right eye with number -18. Can it be cured? What are the chances that it will come to my next generation?
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1. you have only one option and that is ICL
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It can be corrected with ICL,where a very thin lens is implanted inside your eye. Get a detailed check up with Ophthalmologist to understand feasibility of the procedure
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Dr. Shahnawaz Kazi
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
17 yrs exp
Mumbai
Before any surgery to your eyes you need a detailed retinal evaluation .Also your number should be stable for atleast one year .You will need detailed specific scans of your eye .to do perfect measurements .
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If retina has a problem laser to retina first.
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