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If you're frustrated with the hassle and limitations of wearing Spectacles or Contact lenses, Refractive surgery could be the solution you're looking for.
Imagine getting up in the morning and seeing the world clear and sharp from the time you wake up, till the time you go to bed.
LASIK: Short for Laser In-Situ Keratomileusis, this laser eye surgery is used to correct vision in people who are near sighted, farsighted, and/or have astigmatism. During LASIK surgery, vision is corrected by reshaping underlying corneal tissue so that it can properly focus light into the eye and onto the retina. In LASIK eye surgery, a thin flap is made on the outer layer of the cornea so that the underlying tissue can be accessed. LASIK may also be done with the addition of computer imaging called Wave Front Technology to create a detailed image of the cornea and guide for treatment. LASIK Eye Surgery at our center is done on an Allegretto 500Hz EYE-Q Laser machine and FS-200 (ALCON) from Germany. LASIK is a 10 minute surgical procedure performed by an Ophthalmologist. It is intended for correcting the vision in order to reduce a person’s dependency on corrective devices such as Spectacles or Contact Lenses. It is a painless, stitch less surgery.
Different procedures of Lasik:
Blade – less LASIK (Femto-LASIK)
FEMTO LASIK eye surgery is the 100% bladeless approach to traditional LASIK surgery. Instead of using a Microkeratome and blade during the first part of laser eye surgery, the laser uses rapid, predictable pulses of infrared energy, creating a layer of tiny air bubbles within the cornea. The thousands of air bubbles link together to create a bevelled-edge corneal flap, which is then gently pulled back for the second part of the LASIK process. The laser beam never touches the cornea exterior, resulting in fewer complications. The Flap making process takes only seconds, and when it is complete, the second part of the LASIK procedure, correcting the prescription, can continue.
Streamlight / Epi- Contoura
Steamlight /Epi-Contoura is a flap-less, cut-less, pain-less and touch-less surgery.
It is a surface Ablation procedure. It is preffered in patients with thin corneas. Vision recovery is slightly slower than LASIK, but it is very safe procedure & does not leave any scar.
PRE-LASIK EVALUATION
The first step in the procedure consists of mapping the corneal surface with a computer controlled scanning device to determine the exact shape. Then the appropriate amount of tissue which needs to be removed is calculated, such that upon replacing the flap there is no need (or less need) for corrective devices like spectacles and lenses. LASIK was developed, and now it is the most popular and successful technique for correcting refractive errors. Next, in order to determine the exact prescription that will need to be treated, a refraction will be performed to measure the amount of near sightedness or farsightedness and astigmatism. This will require the use of eye drops to get the best possible measurements. It is necessary to map the surface of the eye, called the Cornea, with a corneal topographer that gives the Doctor a blueprint of the shape of your eye. An important step is to measure the corneal thickness, called pachymetry, in order to help determine whether the anatomy of your Cornea is appropriate for LASIK or perhaps another laser eye surgery procedure. Once all of these steps have been completed, the Doctor will examine the health of the Retina and inner structure of your eyes as a final check.
CONSULTATION WITH DOCTOR
Before the actual process of conducting the LASIK surgery, the Doctor will have a consultation and examination of your eyes to determine your suitability for the process. This process begins with a discussion regarding what your expectations are and what you wish to achieve by being less dependent or eliminating eyeglasses or contact lenses. Then the Doctor takes a careful review of your health and eye history.
OPTIONS FOR A LASIK REJECT : :