Rheumatoid arthritis

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Asked for Female, 26 Years

Since 7 months Iam consuming RA medication my right eye power is -9.00 cyl 2.50 axis 15° Left eye power is -10.00 cyl 3.00 asix 180° Vision 6/9 Can i go for Lasik surgery for RA patient is it safe there is no complication?

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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar

Pulmonologist 46 yrs exp Hyderabad

It all depends upon corneal topography. Pl consult ophthalmologist for further evaluation and treatment.

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Dr. Nikhilesh Shete

Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon 7 yrs exp Sangli

Needs detail evaulation with corneal topography reports.

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Dr. Awanjala Varshney

Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon 23 yrs exp Aligarh

LASIK might not remove your power fully. It depends on your corneal thickness whether LASIK is suitable for you or not. Regarding RA, you need to discuss with your operating surgeon, you need to be evaluated for dry eyes also.

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Dr. Ravi Chandna

Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon 9 yrs exp Bhopal

How is your corneal topography?

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