Lasik Treatment

Apollo Prime Eye Hospitals

Why You Might Need LASIK

LASIK is a popular laser eye surgery designed to reshape the cornea, allowing light to properly focus on the retina. This corrects common refractive errors such as:

  • Hyperopia (farsightedness): Difficulty seeing close objects.
  • Myopia (nearsightedness): Difficulty seeing distant objects.
  • Astigmatism: Blurred or distorted vision at all distances.

Causes of Vision Problems Treated by LASIK

  • Genetics (family history of vision problems).
  • Changes in the shape or curvature of the cornea.
  • Prolonged screen use or poor visual habits.
  • Aging and natural changes in the eye's structure.

Vision Challenges That Lead to LASIK

  • Blurry vision (near or far)
  • Difficulty reading or seeing distant objects
  • Frequent squinting
  • Eye strain or headaches
  • Dependency on glasses or contact lenses

How is treated ?

LASIK is performed using a laser to reshape the cornea and improve vision.

What are the surgical techniques in LASIK?

Femtosecond Laser Flap Creation

This bladeless technique uses a femtosecond laser to create a precise, thin corneal flap. It improves safety and accuracy compared to mechanical blades.

Benefits

  • Increased Safety: No blade reduces the risk of complications.
  • Higher Accuracy: Flaps are uniform and customizable.
  • Faster Healing: Precise flaps promote faster recovery.

Wavefront-Guided LASIK

This advanced technique customizes the laser treatment using a 3D map of the eye’s unique imperfections, improving night vision and reducing glare.

Key Benefits

  • Customized Correction: Based on your eye’s optical fingerprint.
  • Reduces Higher-Order Aberrations: Improves visual clarity.
  • Better Night Vision: Reduces halos and starbursts.

Topography-Guided LASIK

This technique uses a detailed corneal topography scan to guide the laser, ideal for patients with irregular corneas or prior surgical complications.

Benefits

  • Improved Accuracy: Corrects irregular corneal shapes.
  • Better Results for Complex Cases: Suitable for revision surgeries.
  • Enhanced Visual Sharpness: Reduces residual errors.

SMILE (Small Incision Lenticule Extraction)

SMILE is a minimally invasive, flapless laser vision correction method. It removes a small lenticule through a tiny incision, improving biomechanical stability and reducing dry eyes.

Advantages of SMILE

  • No Flap: Lower chance of flap-related complications.
  • Less Dry Eye: Preserves more corneal nerves.
  • Quick Recovery: Smaller incision promotes faster healing.

Contoura Vision LASIK

Contoura Vision is an advanced topography-guided LASIK technique that provides personalized treatment using 22,000 data points of the cornea.

Why Choose Contoura?

  • Highly Personalized: Based on corneal curvature and visual axis.
  • Best Visual Outcomes: Up to 6/5 vision in many patients.
  • Reduced Glare and Halos: Better quality of night vision.

FAQs

Is LASIK painful?
LASIK is virtually painless, with numbing drops ensuring comfort during the procedure.
How long does the procedure take?
The surgery typically lasts 15-20 minutes for both eyes.
Will I need glasses after LASIK?
Many patients achieve 20/20 vision, though reading glasses may be needed as you age.
When can I resume normal activities?
Most patients return to daily routines within 24-48 hours, though complete healing may take a few weeks.
What are the risks of LASIK?
LASIK is highly safe, with rare side effects like temporary dryness, halos, or glare, which usually resolve over time.

Care Tips After Lasika Surgery

Patient is likely to have some inflammation after the procedure and temporary dryness.

Use medicines as prescribed by the doctor

  • Avoid any type of eye makeup for at least 1 month after surgery
  • Avoid swimming or water sports for at least 2- 3 weeks after surgery

Going through a LASIK procedure is a matter of finding the right specialist and ensuring that you take all the precautions before the procedure. Also, it is important to look into your medical history and eyes in particular so as to avoid complications.