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| Now you can lose your
glasses.... on purpose!! |
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how your life changed when you had to get glasses? Now you
can change it back and see naturally again. All this is possible
now thanks to laser vision correction. We know you need more
information to make an informed decision; so we would like
to answer some of the questions you may have while considering
this procedure. |
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| WHAT IS LASIK? |
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Laser Assisted Stromal In-situ Keratomileusis [LASIK] is a
method of re-shaping the external surface of the eye [the
cornea] to correct low, moderate and high degrees of nearsightedness,
astigmatism and far-sightedness. During the treatment, an
instrument called the microkeratome creates a corneal flap
to make it a painless procedure. The computerized Excimer
laser then uses a cool beam of light to gently reshape the
cornea so as to alter its curvature to the desired extent.
The flap when replaced on the new corneal curvature allows
images to be sharply focused on the retina. The goal is to
eliminate or greatly reduce the dependence on glasses or contact
lenses. |
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| WHO IS A CANDIDATE? |
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The treatment is for patients who have a refractive error
and meet certain visual and medical criteria. In addition
the best candidates tend to be those who are dissatisfied
with their contact lenses or glasses and are motivated to
make a change, whether it is due to occupational or lifestyle
reasons. However, only a thorough examination by our LASIK
team can evaluate whether or not you are medically suited
for LASIK. |
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| IS LASIK SAFE? |
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Yes. When choosing this method to improve your vision safety
should be your first concern. It's ours too. New generation
Excimer lasers and advances in technique offer the highest
degree of accuracy and utmost safety. Recent studies conducted
internationally and by us show it to be a very safe and effective
procedure. |
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| IS LASIK SUCCESSFUL? |
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Yes. LASIK is a permanent treatment. However, patients who
are 40 years and above may require reading glasses. Millions
of patients worldwide and thousands at our centre have had
an Excimer laser refractive procedure done on them successfully.
During your consultation we will give you an idea of the procedure
and the level of vision you can expect. |
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| ARE THERE OTHER REFRACTIVE
PROCEDURES? |
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You may have heard about PRK [photo refractive keratectomy].
You may have also heard about the surgery known as RK [radial
keratotomy]. You need to understand that these are two completely
different procedures from LASIK with less predictable results.
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| IS THIS THE LATEST
TECHNOLOGY? |
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The latest and most reliable procedure is wavefront-guided
LASIK, a customized treatment for each eye. Our excimer lasers
use high-speed sensitive eye trackers to ensure perfectly
centered treatments. Wavefront procedures even often leave
patients with eyesight better than normal. We are committed
to providing our patients with the best that technology and
technique has to offer. |
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| DOES THIS PROCEDURE
HURT? |
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No. There is no pain during the procedure. There may be mild
discomfort for a few hours after the procedure. |
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| I NEED TO KNOW WHAT
TO EXPECT THE DAY OF TREATMENT? |
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This is an outpatient procedure. The laser treatment usually
takes less than a minute. The entire procedure usually takes
5-10 minutes per eye. First you will lie on a motorised bed
to which the laser is attached. Anesthetic drops will be placed
in the eye. The head is positioned under the laser and the
eyelids are gently and comfortably kept open during the treatment
with the help of a soft clip. You will be asked to look at
a blinking light during the entire procedure. Once the procedure
is completed, a soft corneal protective shield is sometimes
placed on the eye. A post-procedure eye examination is performed
and eye drops are prescribed. We will inform you about the
follow-up schedule. |
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| HOW SOON CAN I RETURN
TO WORK? |
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You will notice an improvement in vision within 4-6 hours
and a restoration of functional vision by the next morning.
However, complete recovery may take up to 48 hours. Some people
get back to work the day after treatment. Two or three
days are suggested. |
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Talk to our LASIK specialist today. A new world of natural
vision could be waiting for you. Visit www.lasikindia.in for complete details about LASIK |
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