Can I Have LASIK Surgery When Diagnosed With Keratoconus?

Posted on Wed, 21 Sep 2016

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Wed, 21 Sep 2016 Answered on

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Question : can I have LASIK surgery for my eye as I have keratoconus and my cornea is also thin

Answered by Dr. Dr. Nagamani N.G (50 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No suggestive.

Detailed Answer:
Hello, XXXXXXX
If your cornea is thin then LASIK is not suggestive.
Rather you can plan for IOL treatment.

Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Nagamani N.G (2 hours later)

what's the cost IOL ? which is best in XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Dr. Nagamani N.G (19 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It is ICL

Detailed Answer:
Sorry it is intracapsular lense implantation. It cost 50 thousand for 1 eye.

All the best.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Nagamani N.G (16 hours later)

I am a software developer how will this effect my career. by how much time I will not able to work

Answered by Dr. Dr. Nagamani N.G (23 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Day care procedure.

Detailed Answer:
It is a day care procedure. You'll be home same day. You might be asked to take rest for 2 days. Other instructions will be given by your ophthalmologists before surgery.

You can plan for it on any week ends.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng