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LASIK eye surgery is a process that is used for the correction of some kinds of vision problems, which reduces or eliminates the requirement for eyeglasses or lenses. The word LASIK comes from laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis, the technical term for this surgery. It is a refractive surgery where changes in the shape of cornea are done. The aim is to bend the lights rays focus on the retina and not beyond or before it. The purpose is to provide a better vision. Here is all you need to known about LASIK eye surgery: Who can opt for it? People who 18 or above can opt for LASIK. It is advisable that a person's eyeglass prescriptions should be steady for 2 years at least before the surgery. However, old patients with opacified lens (visually significant cataract) should not opt for LASIK as cataract surgery is the right option for you. How Much Refractive error can be corrected? LASIK can offer good results in people with * Low to moderate myopia less than -6.00 diopter * Hyperopia up to +5.00 diopter * Astigmatism up to 2.00 diopter. How to choose a surgeon? It is extremely to trust your doctor; however, one should consider the following factors before choosing an eye surgeon: Make sure that your eye surgeon has a license and is board certified. Search about his reputation in online forums or talk to his previous patients, or your friends who have already visited him. You should enquire about the years of experience of your doctor, number of cases and success or the complication rate and how it compares to national averages, any outbreak of eye infections at their center, where the procedure is performed, patient satisfaction rate, etc. Do not forget to ask about the place where the surgery is going to be performed and also about the technology that he puts into use, whether IntraLase flap creation or Custom LASIK using wavefront technology. Do not forget to ask him about the kind of post-surgery he is going to provide you including any kind of complications or follow-ups. Surgery Preparation for the surgery: Your surgeon asks you to stop wearing contact lenses as they warp the cornea, affecting its shape as well as thickness. Before LASIK, the shape and thickness of the cornea are measured and used to determine the surgical parameters, i.e. where and how much corneal tissue is to be removed. Also, do not forget to discuss important topics with your doctor such as systemic diseases like autoimmune or diabetes, history of eye surgeries or infections, playing contact sports, taking medications such as antihistamines, Imitrex or Acutane. All these factors can influence your vision. During the Surgery: This is primarily an ambulatory procedure that means patients can go home on the same day. The procedure is performed by instilling a topical anesthetic drop on the cornea. Then placement of a speculum is done for holding the eyelids so as to make markings, unfolding and creating a corneal tissue flap by using IntraLase laser or a special blade. The flap is then repositioned by remodeling the cornea using laser energy. After the Surgery: Anti-inflammatory eye drops and antibiotics are prescribed after the surgery. Subconjunctival hemorrhage (area of redness) may happen due to the corneal suction ring placement. The complete resolution will happen either in a week or two after the surgery. Will I be satisfied after surgery? It has been seen that almost 97% of patients achieve 20/20 vision. The ability to focus decreases when people grow older and are not able to see nearby objects clearly. This condition is known as Presbyopia and people facing this condition are required to wear reading glasses. Benefits of Lasik eye Surgery Less Stressful Increasingly accessible procedure No requirement of contact lenses or glasses Quick recovery Risks involved in Lasik Eye Surgery Dry eyes Over corrections Double vision, glare and halos Under corrections Flap problems Cost of Surgery The average cost in the year 2010 for wavefront-guided LASIK with laser-created flap is $2,170, for laser-based vision correction procedures is $2,150 and for non-customized LASIK by using mechanical microkeratome is $1,580. Vidhi Gupta has comprehensive knowledge about different options available for Eye treatment options available in India and offers valuable medical travel tips. To learn more about Eye Surgery in India, we recommend you visit the website www.medicalindiatourism.com
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