LASIK

1. Am i fit for lasik surgery?

Candidates must be at least 18 years old and should not have any eye infections or injury, Candidates should not be nursing or pregnant when undergoing the LASIK procedure.

2. How long do the results of lasik surgery lasts?

For the majority of people who have LASIK, they remain happy with their vision after 10 years.

3. What happens if you blink during surgery?

The laser waits or adjusts to compensate for the movement. Just as eye drops and a lid spectrum mean blinking cannot disrupt Laser Eye Surgery, eye-tracking technology prevents coughing, sneezing, or jumping from affecting the results of the procedure.

4. Will i be able to see clearly after the surgery?

Most patients see clearly within 24 hours after vision correction surgery but others take two to five days to recover.

5. Can i undergo lasik at the age of 54?

Of course.However you should consider the fact that at the age of 54 you will have to wear reading glasses after surgery simply because you already have presbyopia and you might be able to have one eye corrected for reading and the other for distance but this has a lot of drawbacks.

6. Any precautionary measures to take before the surgery?

The person should not wear soft contact lenses for up to two weeks before the surgery and hard lenses must be stopped four weeks before the surgery.

7. Can i use my phone after lasik?

It is recommended that you avoid looking at screens of any kind of TV, phone, computer or tablet for 24 hours after LASIK.

8. What is the success rate of this procedure?

98% of success has been shown in these procedures.

9. Will i feel the pain?

NO, you will not feel any pain because of the anesthesia.

10. When will I return to normal life?

7 days rest at home and then the individual can resume to normal day activities.

11. What is LASIK eye surgery?

The word LASIK stands for Laser in Situ Keratomileusis, which means using a laser underneath a corneal flap for reshaping of the cornea. This procedure utilizes a highly specialized laser (excimer laser) to treat refractive errors, improve vision, and reduce or eliminate the need for glasses or contact lenses. This laser procedure alters the shape of the cornea, which is the transparent front covering of the eye.

12. Why LASIK is being done?

LASIK is being used in the treatment of myopis, hypermyopia, astigmatism and other problems related to vision.

13. Is LASIK Worth the Risk?

Your vision should be good, if you are able to see clearly see and reads through the contact glasses then then the procedure is definitely worth the risk.

14. Is the LASIK procedure painful?

LASIK eye surgery is not painful because before the surgery surgeon will place a numbing eye drop in both of your eyes, you will feel little bit of pressure during the procedure but you will not feel any kind of pain.

15. How long does LASIK procedure last?

LASIK procedure usually takes less than 10 minutes for each eye, depending on the amount of correction needed laser will only take 20 to 50 seconds for correcting your vision.

16. Does LASIK last forever?

Yes, LASIK procedure is permanent it corrects the vision, if you are having any underlying condition such as presbyopia which progresses with time it makes the original procedure of LASIK less effective.

1. What is the duration of surgery? How long will it last?

It is a daycare procedure so hospital stay is usually not required. It is for around 10 minutes.

2. How much time is needed for LASIK eye surgery?

LASIK eye surgery normally takes less than 30 minutes to be done on both eyes.

3. Are you awake during LASIK?

Yes, you will be awake during the entire procedure there is no need of general anaesthesia, this surgery will only take few minutes to complete.

4. What precautions should you take before the procedure?

If you wear contact lenses, which can change the shape of your cornea, you’ll need to completely stop wearing them and wear only your glasses for at least a few weeks before your evaluation and surgery.

5. How does LASIK is done?

In the process of LASIK first the eye surgeon will create a precise, thing and hinged corneal flap with microkeratome and then the surgeon pulls back the flap for exposing the underlying corneal tissue. Then the laser reshapes the cornea in a unique pre-specified pattern for every patient and then the flap is repositioned on the underlying cornea.

1. Can you open your eyes underwater after lasik surgery?

After one week you can go swimming in a chlorinated pool and after one month you can swim without goggles. If you’d like, you can open your eyes underwater.

2. When can i wash my face after lasik?

You should wait at least 24 hours after LASIK before washing your face.

3. When can I start watching TV and using my phone?

From next day of the surgery, you can watch television.

4. What precautions to take post surgery?

Avoid eye touch for first 5-7 days of surgery and if the person is diabetic then he/she should keep it at controlled level so that the procedure gives long term results.

5. How long do i need to take medicines after the procedure?

Medicines will be given between 1 month to 3 months.

6. What are the risks of LASIK surgery?

Risks of LASIK surgery are rare but some of the risks of the surgery include dry eye, double vision, undercorrection, overcorrection, astigmatism, flap problems, regression, light sensitivity, double vision and vision loss.

7. What are the conditions which can aggrevate the problem of double vision?

Autoimmune disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis, A weakened immune system caused by immunosuppressive medications or HIV, Persistent dry eyes, Recent changes in vision due to medications, hormonal changes, pregnancy, breast-feeding or age these are the few conditions which can aggrevate the problem of double vision.

8. Will you have any difficulty after surgery?

Immediately after surgery, your eye might itch, feel gritty, burn and be watery. You’ll probably have blurred vision. You generally will experience little pain, and you’ll usually recover your vision quickly.

9. When you will be able to see after surgery?

You’ll be able to see after surgery, but your vision won’t be clear right away. It takes about two to three months after your surgery before your eye heals and your vision stabilizes.

10. What is the result of LASIK surgery?

Your results depend on your specific refractive error and other factors. People with a low grade of nearsightedness tend to have the most success with refractive surgery. People with a high degree of nearsightedness or farsightedness have less predictable results.