HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Possible To Do Laser Treatment For Eyes If One Has Cylindrical Power?

hi sir
My name is joshua vimalraj
well i am wearing glasses for past 2 years
at present i have decided to gone for a laser treatment
but i have cylindrical power right side 2.5 and lefts side 2.5
is it possible to do laser treatment for my eye
i have heard that they cannot able to do operate for the cylindrical power please provide me valuable answer for my eye
Wed, 17 Apr 2013
Report Abuse
Ophthalmologist 's  Response
Hello

As far as laser treatment is concern it is preferred on power more than 4
but the age factor is important but u didn't mention your age.
but for your kind information laser treatment is possible
I find this answer helpful
Cardiologist Dr. Anantharamakrishnan's  Response
Hi friend,
Welcome to Health Care Magic

Yes, it is technically possible...no problem
But your power is rather low for that...Contacts may be better?

Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
I find this answer helpful
General & Family Physician Dr. Sadaf Akhtar's  Response
Hello yes dear laser can be done but power and age are important
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Possible To Do Laser Treatment For Eyes If One Has Cylindrical Power?

Hello As far as laser treatment is concern it is preferred on power more than 4 but the age factor is important but u didn t mention your age. but for your kind information laser treatment is possible