About LASIK Eye Surgery - Solis Eye Care Hospital, Hyderabad

What is Lasik Surgery?

Commonly referred to as laser eye surgery or laser vision correction, is a type of refractive surgery for the correction of myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. The LASIK surgery is performed by an ophthalmologist who uses a laser or microkeratome to reshape the eye's cornea in order to improve visual acuity

What is the procedure of Lasik surgery?

First, your surgeon uses a mechanical surgical tool called a microkeratome or a femtosecond laser to create a thin, circular "flap" in the cornea

                                

LASIK eye surgery: step by step

Then, the surgeon folds the articulated flap to access the underlying cornea (called a stroma) and removes part of the corneal tissue with an excimer laser.

This highly specialized laser uses a beam of cold ultraviolet light to remove ("remove") microscopic amounts of tissue from the cornea to reshape it in order to focus more precisely the light on the retina to improve vision.

For short-sighted people, the goal is to flatten the cornea; With people with a vision of the future, a more pronounced cornea is desired.

Excimer lasers can also correct astigmatism by smoothing an irregular cornea in a more normal way. It is a mistake to think that LASIK cannot treat astigmatism.

After the laser removes the cornea, the flap is put back in place, covering the area where the corneal tissue was removed. Then the cornea can heal naturally.

Laser eyesurgery only requires topical anesthetic drops and no bandages or stitches are required.

Why Lasik Surgery?

•  Improved vision
• Quick results
•  Quick recovery
•   Long lasting results
•  No more contact lenses
•  No more glasses

Surveys of LASIK surgery find rates of patient satisfaction between 92 and 98 percent. In March 2008, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery published a patient satisfaction meta-analysis of over 3,000 peer-reviewed articles from international clinical journals. Data from the prior 10 years revealed a 95.4 percent patient satisfaction rate among LASIK patients.

What happens if you blink during laser eye surgery?

This is a common concern, but rest assured that blinking and moving during LASIK surgery usually is not a problem. ... Also, a small device will hold your eyelids open during the procedure so you can't accidentally blink and your eyelids cannot interfere with any step of the surgery.

Is Lasik Surgery painful?

In most cases, PRK and LASIK does not hurt during or immediately after the procedure. Before your LASIK eye surgery begins, numbing eye drops are used to alleviate any pain or discomfort to the eye during the procedure. LASIK does not hurt during the procedure; however, you may feel some pressure on your eyes.

Can you watch TV after Lasik Surgery?

Continue to avoid getting water in your eyes within the first 72 hours after a laser eyesurgery procedure. Reading, working on the computer and watching television can be resumed 24 hours after LASIK surgery. If necessary, you may want to keep your eyes lubricated during these activities.

How long do you have to wear sunglasses after LASIK Surgery?

Wear sunglasses to protect your eyes for at least the first week after LASIK surgery. Read in moderation for the first few days after your LASIK procedure. Do not wear eye makeup for one week. Do not rub your eyes for one month after you have LASIK.