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Lasik Eye Surgery Health Feed

Last Updated: 7 years ago• Featured Tip
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MBBS, DOMS, MS - Ophthalmology, Fellowsh...read more

Ophthalmologist•Patna
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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 :

Myopia or nearsightedness - Far off objects appears blurry
Hypermetropia or farsig...more
Last Updated: 7 years ago• Featured Tip
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MBBS, Md ,Skin And Vd

Dermatologist•Jaipur
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The word surgery has always been associated with the use of scalpel. However a new form of surgery called the laser surgery has developed, which instead of using the orthodox method uses laser to cure the infirmity. In this form of surgery, laser tuned to specific wavelengths, is emitted on the concerned area with the purpose of vaporizing the tissues that have high water content for the purpose of rectification. It is commonly used in:

Dermatology and plastic surgery
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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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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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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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Asked for male, 27 years old from Visakhapatnam
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BHMS, MD - Homeopathy

Homeopathy Doctor•Vadodara
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Yes it is good.
Just take good care of the instructions given and your general health.
Also take proper homoeopathic treatment for better results.
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Last Updated: 7 years ago• Featured Tip
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MBBS, MS - Ophthalmology, Diploma in Oph...read more

Ophthalmologist•Ahmedabad
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LASIK or laser in situ keratomileuses is a form of corrective surgery that help patients who are suffering from nearsightedness (Myopia), farsightedness (Hypermetropia) and even astigmatism (cylindrical power in glasses). This procedure aims at correcting the shape of the cornea, which is the transparent layer that lines the front of the eye. Through this procedure, the cornea is reshaped so that the retina receives a focused light.

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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.
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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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