Simplifying Lasik Surgery!

1. what is LASIK surgery

Ans: in simple terms, LASIK surgery involves reshaping of your cornea (the front glass like covering of the eye) using a highly precise laser called EXCIMER LASER

2. What is bladeless LASIK SURGERY?

Ans. With the introduction of Femtosecond LASER it is now possible to perform LASIK treatment entirely without using a mechanical device which requires a microfine blade (microkeratome); In other words, laser replaces the blade giving it an extra edge in safety and precision

3. Am I fit for LASIK SURGERY?

Ans. Eye surgeons would first perform clinic assessment of your eyes and would do a test called Topography which would enable a surgeon to decide whether you are fit for LASIK surgery or not.

Around 10% of patients are labeled unfit for LASIK surgery. That s why it is mandatory to undergo proper pre-LASIK checkup with your LASIK surgeon

4. Can I get spectacle independence even if I am not fit for LASIK surgery?

Ans. Yes, there are special lenses that can be implanted inside your eyes safely and permanently to give you spectacle independence.

5. What is the recovery time after LASIK surgery

Ans. LASIK surgery itself is a painless surgery which gets over in less than 5 minutes. The patient can get back to routine activities right from the next day of surgery.

6. what are the side effects of LASIK surgery?

Ans. The common side effects of  LASIK surgery are dryness of eyes which is transient and recovers within a few months. Other common side effects are minimal glare and haloes which are very less in customized LASIK surgery and usually subsides on its own