LASIK Eye Surgery
LASIK is the most preferred laser eye surgery to render treatment for myopia (nearsightedness),hypermetropia (farsightedness), and astigmatism. Being a refractive surgeon, LASIK is very efficient in achieving clear vision by reshaping the curve of the cornea (the frontal window of the eye) so as to precisely focus light that enters eye onto the retina (tissues lined at the back of the eye).
Dr. Pranay Singh is one of the best LASIK eye surgeon in Indore with using cutting edge infrastructure and latest generation of laser technology that is Zyoptics HD. With massive technological advances, LASIK have now made it possible for patients to achieve 20/20 vision, who earlier could not undergo this highly successful procedure due to thin, flat or steep corneas.
The procedure which is painless, safe, and with a faster recovery of vision which makes it a very popular procedure for laser vision correction. Post qualifying the eyes with a pre Lasik evaluation and informed consent for the procedure, the patient is prepared before the procedure with anesthetic and antibiotic eye drops, making the eye numb and sterile for the laser procedure. A Microkeratome or a Femto second laser hand-piece is used to create a thin corneal flap which remains hinged through the procedure. After making flap of cornea posterior surface of cornea is being treated by Laser ablation thus the numbers are getting removed. After doing laser fire the flap being made previously has to be places over normal previous position and the surgery gets over.
Surgical procedure takes nearly 5 to 6 minutes of the individual eye. It’s completely painless, bloodless, Stitch less procedure which gives 100% results suitable to all age group preferentially done between 20 to 40 years of age.
- Mild / Moderate tearing is expected after the procedure.
- A sense of foreign body presence and irritation are common.
- Small red spots on the white surface of the eye – occasionally appear.
- Sensitivity to bright light / corneal Haze – on the day of the procedure.
Do’s and Don'ts of Lasik Surgery
- Instillation of eye drops as per the prescriptions.
- Cleaning of the lid margin gently with sterile tissue from the following day.
- Have normal food / no restrictions.
- Can have below neck bath from the following day.
- Blink your eyes gently & frequently on the day of treatment.
- Can read, watch TV and use computer, couple of days after the treatment.
- Use sunglasses when you go out and plastic shield while sleeping for 2 weeks.
- Do not expose your eyes to dust/pollution.
- Do not touch or rub your eyes.
- Do not take head bath or splash water into the eye and face for 2 weeks.
- Do not keep your eyes open for long duration.
- Do not clean the eye on the day of your treatment.
- Do not swim for one month and avoid exercises for 1 week.
- Do not use eye cosmetic /eyeliner for 2 months.
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Before & After Lasik Eye Surgery
