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Last Updated: 9 years ago• Featured Tip
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DOMS, MBBS

Ophthalmologist•Delhi
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What is LASIK ?

Laser-Assisted in Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK) uses a computer controlled laser to reshape the eye's cornea ( the transparent part in the front region of the eye), so as to enable light passing through it to focus correctly onto the retina of the eye.

When do you need this surgery?

This surgical procedure is ideal for people having following conditions making spectacle use mandatory :

1. Myopia or nearsightedness - Far off objects appears blurry...more
Last Updated: 6 years ago • Featured Quiz
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DNB - Ophthalmology, FRCS, MBBS Bachelor...read more

Ophthalmologist•Chennai
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Lasik eye surgery is applicable to anyone and everyone. True or false? Take this quiz to know now.
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Last Updated: 6 years ago • Featured Quiz
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Kolkata University

Ophthalmologist•Kolkata
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Lasik can be done at any age. True or false? Take this quiz to know now.
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Asked for female, 19 years old from Jhansi
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C.S.C, D.C.H, M.B.B.S

General Physician•Alappuzha
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You seem to have urinary tract infection end need to confirm it by doing a urine culture test and treat if needed.
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Fellowship In Comprehensive Ophthalmolog...read more

Ophthalmologist•Sangrur
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Hello
lasik is very good option to get rid of glasses
doctor will perform few tests (schirmer test, pentacam and fundus examination) and if all tests are normal then you can go for lasik surgery without fear.
Success rate of lasik is over 96%. Side effects may vary from minimal like mild dryness, dalk, haloes, glare to severe like infection (very rare).
Precaution include:
a. Avoid face/head wash for 1 week
b. Avoid swimming /water sports for 6 weeks
c. Avoid eye make...more
Asked for male, 33 years old from Rewari
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Fellowship In Comprehensive Ophthalmolog...read more

Ophthalmologist•Sangrur
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Hello. Lasik is very safe and good procedure to get rid of glasses. Its very safe but like any surgery it has some complications, success rate is >97%. Side effects may include dryness so which doctor will advise you medicine. Its very safe.
Asked for Male, 25 years old from Vijayawada
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Fellowship In Comprehensive Ophthalmolog...read more

Ophthalmologist•Sangrur
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Hello
lasik is very good option to get rid of glasses
doctor will perform few tests (schirmer test, pentacam and fundus examination) and if all tests are normal then you can go for lasik surgery without fear.
Success rate of lasik is over 96%. Side effects may vary from minimal like mild dryness, dalk, haloes, glare to severe like infection (very rare).
Precaution include:
a. Avoid face/head wash for 1 week
b. Avoid swimming /water sports for 6 weeks
c. Avoid eye make...more
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Fellowship In Comprehensive Ophthalmolog...read more

Ophthalmologist•Sangrur
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Hello

Lasik is a very quick surgery with fast recovery

Cost depends on type of lasik
It may range from 28k for microkeratome lasik to 70k for Bladeless lasik
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Asked for Male, 23 years old from Mysore
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FPRS, DNB Ophtalmology

Ophthalmologist•Pune
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Lasik is a simple laser procedure which changes the shape of the cornea so that the light rays fall on the retina properly. It is a painless procedure. It is a day care procedure does not require any injections, does not require admission, you can simply resume your duties in 2 days.
Cost varies from centre to centre.
Side effects are usually limited to dryness of eyes for few months.
We can do lasik anytime after age of 18 years.
You need to undergo proper prelasik checkup to de...more
Last Updated: 5 years ago• Featured Tip
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MBBS, MS - Ophthalmology, DNB - Ophthalm...read more

Ophthalmologist•Mumbai
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LASIK is a corrective eye surgery that aims at repairing vision impairment. It is known as laser in situ keratomileuses. This surgery is typically used to fix nearsightedness, farsightedness and even astigmatism. So can this surgery help in removing your spectacles and giving you crystal clear vision? Let us find out!

Definition: The LASIK procedure basically works towards reshaping the cornea, which is the clear portion that coats the eye. This is responsible for proper travel of light...more
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