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Lasik surgery

Lasik surgery is performed to correct hyperopia, myopia, and astigmatism. A highly specialized laser is used to reshape the cornea. This improves vision and reduces/eliminates the need for corrective eyewear. The surgery is done only on patients aged 18 years or more.

Why is it needed?

Conditions in which Lasik surgery is prescribed:

  • Myopia, short-sightedness or near-sightedness
  • Hyperopia, far-sightedness or long-sightedness
 
Lasik Surgery

Advantages

  • Lasik corrects most cases of hyperopia (farsightedness), myopia (nearsightedness), and astigmatism
  • Lasik is painless and takes only 10-15 minutes
  • Results achieved in a single procedure
  • Surgery improves vision as well as the quality of life

Disadvantages

  • Sometimes, the poor result of Lasik may result in vision problems, such as halos and glare
  • Eye dryness
  • Patients above 45 might require reading glasses

Facts and figures

  • Lasik was developed by Dr. Ioannis Pallikaris, in 1991
  • Approx 9 million Lasik surgeries have been carried out in the US since 1995
  • More than 700,000 Lasik surgeries are performed every year, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology (2009)
  • Eyeglasses are preferred by most people to cure the refractive error

Risk and Complications

  • Scarring and corneal infection
  • Misshapen cornea
  • Decreased distance vision at high altitudes
  • The patient can’t wear contact lenses
  • Loss of vision
  • Contrast sensitivity decreases

Preoperative Preparation

  • Patients who wear soft contacts have to stop using them for 5-21 pre-surgery
  • Full eye exam
  • Inform about previous eye treatment or surgery. Find out the list of medicines allowed before surgery
  • Stop smoking. Inform surgeon about alcohol and smoking habits
  • Use eye drops on time, every day, as prescribed
  • Arrange work-leave, help at home post-surgery as well as help with driving
  • No eating or drinking after midnight before the surgery
  • Medical tourists should book a comfortable hotel room to recuperate post-surgery

Post operative care

  • After surgery, eye shield or patch is put to protect the eye, and also to prevent touching and rubbing of the eye
  • The patient has to wear dark glasses outside
  • Blurry vision, burning, itching of the eye can occur immediately post-surgery
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