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How is lasik Performed ? |
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Patient is given mild sedative tablet
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Eye is anesthetized by drops |
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Suction ring is applied to hold eye steady and check eye pressure |
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Microkeratome (computer-driven scalpel) cuts thin layer (flap) of cornea |
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Flap is lifted and moved to side |
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Laser is carefully aligned over cornea |
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Computer – controlled excimer laser burnd away tissue from cornea |
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Flap is returned to original position |
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No need to pad & patch the eye, just wear the dark glasses |
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What precautions should I take during laser surgery ? |
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Your cooperation during surgery makes it very simple and fast. |
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Don’t be nervous & follow the doctor’s instructions as there want be any pain but mild discomfort may be felt. |
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How soon my eye will become normal ? |
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Eye sight is improved within 2-3 hours |
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If little pain after surgery, pain killer tablet will take care of it. |
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Dark glasses for few weeks is recommended |
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One can resumes their routine activities within one or two days |
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For few days, night vision might be poor |
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Some Patients see glares, halos and starbursts in dim condition, very less with c-lasik |
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Dry eyes need frequent drops |
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Greater the correction, longer the time to become normal. |
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Eye sight continues to improve for one or two month |
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Will I Need Glasses after Lasik ? |
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Most of the patient do not need glasses. |
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Most patients over 40 will need reading glasses or they mau go for presbiopc lasik. |
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Patients who wore bifocals might choose monivision – One eye for seeing at a distance & other eye for reading or presbiotic lasik. |
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Who is the ideal candidate for Lasik ? |
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Age : |
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This can be done at any age, but best between 18 years to 40 years |
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Early operation can be possible in patient with refractive error in one eye ot stable for two years |
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Over 40 years one can go for “Presbiopic lasik.” |
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Refractive status of eye : |
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Stable refraction is must. There should not be any change or a little change in refraction (less than 0.5 in last one year) |
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The result may vary depending on the type of Refractive error |
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Health of eye & overall health : |
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Severe dry eye or it should be treated first |
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Conical Cornea |
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Infectious diseases of eye |
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Systemic diseases like collagen disease are contra indication |
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Willingness of the patient : |
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If one does not want spectacle or contact lens & eish to do the surgery, it is the treatment choice. |
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What Preparations are needed ? |
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Usually both eyes are treated simultaneously |
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Remove the contact lens before the surgery as per doctor’s advise |
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Avoid the eye cosmetics before the surgery |
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Complete eye exam for 1) Health of the eyes 2) Current vision, 3) Retina |
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Analysis of eye pressure, shape of cornea, thickness of cornea |
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Antibiotic eye drops as per doctor’s advise |
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Make financial arrangements |
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