LASIK

Q. Will my vision improve immediately

Ans. You should be able to see reasonably well within a few days after your procedure. If you have had a surface PRK procedure, Your vision may Fluctuate for next 1 week . If you have had a lasik procedure, your vision is likely to stabilize around a month after the procedure.

Q. What are the possible side effects of the procedure

Ans. Early side effect of any corneal procedure includes light sensitivity, glare & foreign body sensation in the eye. Sometimes procedure may result in undercorrection, or overcorrection may occur. Corneal haze can also occur in some patient

Q. How do I know if I am a good candidate for lasik

Ans. Patient who are 18 years of age and older, having healthy eyes that are free from retinal problem, corneal scars and any eye disease.

Q. If the effect of lasik is permanent

Ans. Yes, the effect of treatment is permanent.

Q. Will I need reading glasses after the treatment ?

Ans. If you are 40 year of the age and more than that, then you will need presbyopic glasses for reading. The lasik treatment does not correct or prevent presbiopia.

Q. How soon after the treatment can I bath & take a shower?

Ans. You should not shower for one week but you can take bath on next day. Avoid getting soap or water directly in to your eyes. Avoid rubbing your yees during the 1st month after surgery.

Q. When can I drive after the treatment ?

Ans. Don’t drive on the same day . After that you can drive when you feel comfortable for safe driving.

Q. How soon can I use eye makeup ?

Ans. You can make up your eyes 4 weeks after treatment but take care to avoid infection.

Q. How soon I can swim ?

Ans. Don’t swim for at lease 4-6 week after treatment

Q. What kind of anaesthesia is used during the treatment ?

Ans. Topical anaesthesia i.e. numbing eye drops are used.

Q. Can both eye be treated at the same time?

Ans. In lasik both eyes are treated at the same time

Q. Does lasik Hurt ?

Ans. Lasik is the painless treatment . You will feel pressure on and around the eye during treatment. Some patient feel foreign body sensation for a day after treatment.

Q. Will my eyes be patched?

Ans. No but clear protective eye shields or black goggles will be placed following treatment.

Q. Will I need to wear spectacles or contact lenses after procedure?

Ans. Both surface PRK & Lasik are design to allow you to discontinue the use of your corrective lenses. In some patient with high refractive errors and in those over 40 years of age corrective lenses may still be required. In some patient however , it may be possible to perform a second refractive procedure to correct a residual refractive error.

Q. Is the lasik procedure covered by insurance?

Ans. Lasik is consider a elective / cosmatic surgery and it is not covered by many health insurance plans. However you can contact & ask about to your insurance agency for the same.

Q. Is the lasik procedure covered by insurance?

Ans. Lasik is consider a elective / cosmatic surgery and it is not covered by many health insurance plans. However you can contact & ask about to your insurance agency for the same.

Q. When can I resume my normal activities ?

Ans. If you have had a surface PRK , you will be able to return to work within 1-2 weeks’s of surgery . If you have had lasik procedure you can return to work within one week. Eye medication should be continued during working hours as instructed by the surgeon. Direct eye contact with water or rubbing of the eye or any type of trauma should be avoided for at least one week following Lasik

Q. What is the criteria for Lasik surgery?

  • 3-Age of the patient should be over 18 year. Spectacle of the patient should be stable for at leans six month.
  • Corneal thickness more than 480 microns which will be evaluated by us – with Oculyzer -II.
  • A complete retinal evaluation
  • RGP / Semi soft lens use discontinued 3 weeks prior to Lasik
  • Soft contact lens use to be discontinued 2 weeks before Lasik.

Q. Is lasik a safe procedure ?

  • Yes if the requisite tests and above criteria is followed
  • If done after a through screening
  • use of latest equipments
  • Done under the care of expert hands
  • It is an FDA approved procedure.

Q. Up to what number can lasik correct

  • A wide range of refractive error can be corrected including near sightedness, far Sightedness & astigmatism.
  • Near sightedness – minus 1 to minus 12
  • Far sightedness – plus 1 to plus 6
  • Astigmatism ( cylindrical ) – up to 6 diopter cylinder.