Lasik & Refractive

LASIK Stands for LASER IN SITU KERATOMILESIUS.It is a form of laser vision correction that is capable of correcting range of glass numbers. The procedure uses a computer controlled excimer laser to correct your vision.

The treatment itself is painless because we put a few anesthetic drops in your eyes to make you even more comfortable. You will feel pressure on and around the eye during treatment. With LASIK, some patients may experience a feeling of "something in the eye" for a day or so after treatment.

Yes. Most of the eye growth takes place up to the age of 18 years. After this the eye refraction tends to stabilize and not change. Lasik should be done after the stability of the glass power has occurred for at least 6 month. The results are then permanent

A large percentage of nearsighted, farsighted, and astigmatic patients are potential candidates for LASIK. Patients who are 18 years of age or older, have healthy eyes that are free from retinal problems, corneal scars, and any eye disease are suitable. Along with being medically suitable, the best candidates are people with a lifestyle or occupation in which they are dissatisfied with their contact lenses or glasses. By having an evaluation, examination, and consultation with you, the doctor will be able to determine if you are a good candidate.

In our practice, LASIK is performed as an office procedure. The entire treatment takes about 5 to 7 minutes per eye or approximately 10-15 minutes for both eyes.

Numbing eye drops are used. Sometimes an oral medication is used to help with relaxation. Don't worry - no needle or intravenous drugs are used.

Treatment can be performed on both eyes on the same day. You may elect to have one eye done at a time.

Visual recovery after treatment is rapid. Most people achieve good vision the day after surgery and find that their eyes feel fairly normal 24 hours later. You will be able to resume your routine activities like driving, watching T.V, Reading and working on the computer within 2 days. However, your sight will improve even further, and the very best vision could take two weeks to achieve.

Generally, patients under 40 years of age read well without glasses following the treatment. Patients over 40 may need magnification for reading fine print. Presbyopia is the term that refers to the natural weakening of the focusing muscles that occurs in our early to mid 40s, causing us to need the magnification that reading glasses provide.

You may resume wearing eye makeup starting 3-4 weeks after your treatment. We strongly recommend that you purchase new eye makeup, specifically mascara, to avoid potential infection following your treatment.

NO. LASIK should be avoided during pregnancy and lactation.

Non-contact sports can be resumed as soon as you feel capable. Eye protection is always recommended for racquet sports or rough sports where there is a risk of being hit in the eye.

You will be "awake" but very relaxed. You will not be able to see any of the details of the treatment. You will see a number of lights, but the images will be blurred.

Some patients experience a feeling of burning or scratchiness. This feeling generally lasts from one to three hours following the treatment. Most people feel fine soon after the treatment.

Most patients are back to work full-time the day after treatment. An additional day or two is rarely required before returning to work. If you can we, recommend that you take it easy for a couple of days.

Initially you should use computers for shorter durations. Slowly, the durations of use can be increased with frequent breaks in between to give rest to the eye. Religious application of lubricating drops is very essential.

NO. LASIK does not change the appearance of the eyes.

The cost of the procedure will depend upon the technique of flap-making, the results of the tests and the type of LASIK laser setting required. The total cost is explained during the counselling.

Success Rate depends on several factors, the most important being the degree of nearsightedness, farsightedness or astigmatism. Depending on the prescription, the surgeon can help determine the likelihood of reaching 20/20 Approximately 95 percent of eyes treated with LASIK reach 20/40 or better vision with one procedure, which is the requirement for driving legally without correction.

At Shraddha Eye Hospital , you can get the advantage of the very best of technology in the most experienced hands. There has been continuous process of upgradation of our software in trend with the latest developments in technology. 1.ZEISS MEL 80 EXCIMER LASER 2. ZEISS ATLAS TOPOGRAPHY 3.MORIA MICROKERATOME (SAFEST MICROKERATOME)