Lasik Eye Surgery Health Feed

If you suffer from vision loss and have to wear spectacles in order to see clearly you may be considering lasik surgery. Lasik surgery can be used to treat near sightedness, far sightedness and astigmatism. It involves reshaping the cornea with the help of a laser beam. This is an outpatient procedure where you can get back to work in a day or two.

To be able to undergo a lasik surgery, you must be:
1. Aged 18 or more
2. Suffer from nearsightedness, farsightedness or astigmatism...more

LASIK or laser in situ keratomileusis, is a form of refractive surgery that help patients who are suffering from near sightedness (Myopia), far sightedness (Hypermetropia) and even astigmatism (cylindrical power in glasses). This procedure aims at neutralising the power by 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.

So what are the health ti...more

लेसिक लेजर सर्जरी का इस्तेमाल आँखों के उपचार के लिए किया जाता है. जाहीर है आँखें अनमोल हैं इसलिए इनकी सुरक्षा बेहद आवश्यक है. नजर कमजोर होने पर चश्मा या कॉन्टैक्ट लेंस लगाना हर किसी को पसंद नहीं आता. ऐसे में सर्जरी का सहारा लेना पड़ता है. आज-कल लेजर तकनीक से होने वाली सर्जरी काफी अडवांस्ड हो गई है. इसकी मदद से बिना किसी खास तकलीफ के आप नजर के दोष से छुटकारा पा सकते हैं. लेसिक लेजर या कॉर्नियोरिफ्रेक्टिव सर्जरी नजर का चश्मा हटाने की तकनीक है. इससे जिन दोषों में चश्मा हटाया जा सकता है, वे हैलेसिक ...more

You probably think many more things can go wrong during a surgery as compared to after a surgery. However, you are wrong. The chances of infection after a surgery are very high and it used to be the highest cause of unsuccessful surgery in the past before it was known just how deadly an infection is. A doctor, however, cannot monitor everything afterwards. Therefore, it is crucial you know and take care after the surgery. Here are some ways in which you can do so:
1. Keep it dry
It is cr...more

You probably think many more things can go wrong during a surgery as compared to after a surgery. However, you are wrong. The chances of infection after a surgery are very high and it used to be the highest cause of unsuccessful surgery in the past before it was known just how deadly an infection is. A doctor, however, cannot monitor everything afterwards. Therefore, it is crucial you know and take care after the surgery.

Here are some ways in which you can do so:

1. Keep it d...more

Any surgery that requires an incision will involve sutures or staples as the last step of the procedure. This helps close the incision and keep out infections. Taking care of your stitches can help limit scarring and discomfort and speed up the healing process. Here are a few things to keep in mind.

Keep it clean and dry: For the first few days, use a washed wet cloth to clean the incision site. After a few days, you may start washing the area with soap and water unless advised else wis...more

You probably think many more things can go wrong during a surgery as compared to after a surgery. However, you are wrong. The chances of infection after a surgery are very high and it used to be the highest cause of unsuccessful surgery in the past before it was known just how deadly an infection is. A doctor, however, cannot monitor everything afterwards. Therefore, it is crucial you know and take care after the surgery. Here are some ways in which you can do so:
1. Keep it dry
It is cr...more

It is not permanent.
It is a good option though.
If you take good care then it will not come back soon.

Hello dear
eligibility for lasik is decided by few tests
1. Age > 18 yrs
2. Your number must be stable
3. Your doctor will perform few test like schirmer test, fundus check up, pentacam test and if all these tests are ok then only you will be eligible for lasik
minimum number should be atleast 0.50d.

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