LASIK Surgery (Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis) is a common and highly effective laser eye surgery to treat various eye problems. At Mitra Eye Hospital, with LASIK Surgery the front part/surface of the cornea helps the light to enter the eye which focuses on the retina without the need of wearing ‘GLASSES or CONTACT LENSES’.
This surgery success rate is extremely high as compared to the traditional approach. Lasik eye surgery cost in India ranges between Rs 30,000 to Rs 1 Lakh. Depending on where you are getting the treatment from and the surgeon’s expertise will make a difference in the treatment cost.
| Do you know what LASIK surgery can treat? | ||
| Hyperopia (farsightedness) | Myopia (nearsightedness) | Astigmatism. |
| LASIK surgery is Pain-Free | LASIK Surgery requires only 15 minutes | Can treat both the eyes at the same time | Immediate Vision Improvement | Some cases might take 24 hours to get stabilized |
3 steps to perform LASIK Surgery are:
LASIK is the best and most effective eye surgery. The retina is the part where images are focused and it is present on the back of your eyes. But due to the eye problems, it focuses on somewhere else and the vision gets blurry.
Well! Every surgeon has the expertise and skills to perform a specific laser eye surgery. Some cases are minor and some of them have huge problems. According to your condition, the doctor will let you know which type is best for you:
| Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) | The top surface (epithelium) is taken away, which takes around 3 to 4 days to recover. It leads to blurred vision & moderate pain for some time. LASIK is a preferred choice to treat patients with severe nearsightedness. |
| Laser-assisted subepithelial keratectomy (LASEK) | The doctor creates the flap with a cutting device and the cornea is exposed. This way less part of the cornea is taken away and if you have thin cornea it is best for you. Although, it does not have significant benefits over LASIK. |
| Epithelial laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis (epi-LASIK) | The epithelium is separated from the mid-part of the cornea with a blunt blader device and the cornea is reshaped with the laser. |
| Implantable lenses | Corrective lenses are added to improve vision. It is done along with cataract surgery |
The eye surgeon will perform an eye examination to make sure you are a good candidate to undergo this vision correction procedure.
The doctor will make sure that there is no unusual risk that your eye will become dry following LASIK Surgery. It is better that you do not wear the contact lenses 2 weeks before LASIK.
Make sure that you wear the contact lenses for the specific period the doctor has advised you. If you do so, the contact lens shape will get altered and the results will get affected.
Before the surgery, the doctor will put numbing eye drops to prevent discomfort with the procedure and you will feel relaxed during the treatment.
You feel a burning sensation or itching for some time. You need to ask someone to take you home after the surgery and it is better to not drive until the doctor tells you so. After the procedure you will experience:
Through LASIK Eye Surgery the quality of life will improve. In most cases, the vision is 20/20 or even better. The need to wear contact lenses or glasses will be lower as compared to earlier.
Some patients get sensitive to sunlight after surgery so your doctor might prescribe you photochromic lenses.
The ideal candidate for this surgery is the one with no unusual vision issue or moderate level of refractive error. This is the reason, the doctor gets all the information about your eye health and evaluates it carefully. If you have these conditions then the doctor will not suggest the surgery:
If your general health does not seem fine, then the doctor will not give the green signal to undergo the treatment. Doing so will affect the possible outcomes and it can occur due to:
The individual should be over 18 years or older to undergo this surgical approach. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking steroids then it is better to wait for some time.
In most cases, the patient will have an excellent vision that remains for many years. Whether you want to play sports or do an activity in the morning, you will be able to do that without the need to wear glasses or contact lenses. But, as you age the need to wear eyeglasses will increase. Although results are effective, not enough study is done to understand the long-term effect of this surgery.
As the technology and procedures keep on refining, so do the results and benefits the patient will get. Just make sure you are following the doctor’s instructions and going for regular check-ups.
Mitra Eye hospital has the best eye professionals for your eye care whom you can trust. Our eye doctors will determine whether this procedure is appropriate for you or not and even guide you along throughout the treatment plan.
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