LASIK - Refractive Surgery
LASIK - Refractive Surgery
LASIK ( Laser Insitu Keratomileusis ) is the high-tech out patient surgical technique for the treatment of myopia, astigmatism and hypermetropia.
Utilising the accuracy and precision of the computer controlled excimer laser, LASIK changes the shape of the cornea and corrects refractive errors.
The Chiron Technolas 217C from Bausch and Lomb surgicals (Germany) uses plano scan with advanced software technology to perform LASIK. The procedure is relatively simple, painless and comfortable.
What do LASIK aims at?
LASIK aims at restoring good working vision without glasses.
Who is an Ideal Candidate for LASIK?
- Age over 19 Years.
- Spectacles Power ( refractive error) stable for the past 1 Year
- Have healthy Cornea
- Have healthy Retina
Pre - operative assessment A detailed ophthalmic examination is carried out for about 4-5 hours on any working days to ascertain that the individual is fit for LASIK.
Pre - operative Instruction
Patients using contact lens have to stop wearing it for 2-3 weeks before the surgery
