Lybrate Logo
Get the App
For Doctors
Login/Sign-up
Book Appointment
Treatment
Ask a Question
Plan my Surgery
Health Feed
tab_logos
Health Feed
tab_logos
Find Doctors
tab_logos
Health Packages
Facebook Icon
Twitter Icon
Telegram Icon
Linkedin Icon

Lasik Eye Surgery Health Feed

Last Updated: 6 years ago• Featured Tip
Share
Bookmark
Report
Profile Image

DNB - Ophthalmology, FRCS, MBBS Bachelor...read more

Ophthalmologist•Chennai
banner-image
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 astigm...more
Last Updated: 5 years ago• Featured Tip
Share
Bookmark
Report
Profile Image

MBBS, DNB - Ophthalmology, FRCS

Ophthalmologist•Delhi
banner-image
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 nearsightedness, farsightedness 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 astigmat...more
Last Updated: 7 years ago• Featured Tip
Share
Bookmark
Report
Profile Image

MS - Ophthalmology, DNB (Ophthalmology),...read more

Ophthalmologist•Delhi
banner-image
LASIK or laser in situ keratomileusis, is a form of corrective 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 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 tips for people going throug...more
Last Updated: 6 years ago • Featured Quiz
Share
Bookmark
Report
Profile Image

MBBS, MS - Ophthalmology, DNB (Ophthalmo...read more

Ophthalmologist•Gurgaon
banner-image
Lasik can be done at any age. True or false? Take this quiz to know now.
2812 people found this helpful
Last Updated: 7 years ago • Featured Quiz
Share
Bookmark
Report
Profile Image

MBBS, DOMS, MS - Ophthalmology, Fellowsh...read more

Ophthalmologist•Patna
banner-image
Lasik can be done at any age. True or false? Take this quiz to know now.
2600 people found this helpful
Asked for male, 23 years old from Rajkot
Share
Bookmark
Report
Profile Image

Fellowship In Comprehensive Ophthalmolog...read more

Ophthalmologist•Sangrur
banner-image
Hello

As such h Lasik is very good option to avoid glasses

Some side effects include under and overcorrection, dryness,glare etc

Serious side effects include infection etc but this is rare
197 people found this helpful
Asked for male, 26 years old from Amravati
Share
Bookmark
Report
Profile Image

FPRS, DNB Ophtalmology

Ophthalmologist•Pune
banner-image
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
Asked for male, 24 years old from Chennai
Share
Bookmark
Report
Profile Image

MBBS, DOMS, MS - Ophthalmology, Fellowsh...read more

Ophthalmologist•Patna
banner-image
I will advise you to go first tonsillectomy & then after few months go for LASIK or Smile LASIK, with regards
Health Query
Share
Bookmark
Report
Profile Image

Fellowship in Vitreoretinal Surgery, MS ...read more

Ophthalmologist•Panipat
banner-image
loosing an eyesight is a complication which is mentioned in books. generally complication includes residual number
17974 people found this helpful
Asked for Male, 29 years old from Mumbai
Share
Bookmark
Report
Profile Image

Fellowship In Comprehensive Ophthalmolog...read more

Ophthalmologist•Sangrur
banner-image
Post lasik precautions:
1. Avoid exposure to dust and water
2. Avoid rubbing eyes
3. Use medicines properly
if eye prescription come s again then if your cornea permits relasik is possible.
118 people found this helpful
book_appt_icon
Book appointment with top doctors for Lasik Eye Surgery treatment
View fees, clinic timings and reviews
chat_icon

Ask a free question

Get FREE multiple opinions from Doctors

posted anonymously
Pristyn Care Banner