LASIK – What It Is And If You Should Undergo It – All Questions Answered

Every year, millions of people across the world are undergoing LASIK eye surgery to have their refractive error removed, living a life free from vision problems and the hassles of wearing spectacles and contact lenses every day. If you have wished to join this league of millions, and undergo LASIK yourself, but there are certain doubts and queries that are worrying you, you probably can't come to a decision. We understand your concern, as the eyes are one of the most important aspects of our lives, and you don’t want to take any risks with them. But, LASIK is an utmost safe and effective procedure, which we can suggest you to certainly undergo. To help you make a firm and positive decision, we have come up with this blog that answers all the common queries and doubts that one can have about the procedure. So, go ahead and read on to understand more about LASIK so that you can make a wise decision for yourself.

What is the procedure involved with LASIK?

LASIK is mainly done to eliminate the refractive error of the eye so that one can see clearer and better, like never before, without having to use any kind of eyeglasses or contact lenses. The procedure involves creating a flap in the cornea, which is gently lifted to access the area just beneath the surface of the eye. A laser is used here to reshape the cornea such that it can result in absolute clear vision. The flap is then put back into place, and left to heal over the next few weeks. As risky as it may sound, it actually isn't because of the safety measures taken by an expert professional to perform the surgery.

Is LASIK painful?

Definitely, by reading about the procedure involved with LASIK, you may be frightened about how much it will pain. But, there is nothing to worry about, because before you undergo the procedure, the doctor will instill certain eye drops in your eyes that will numb them completely. Thus, there will be no pain felt. However, you may feel some pressure during the surgery because of the soft corneal suction ring that is applied to the eye to hold it open in place. But, all in all, there is nothing to worry about.

How long is the recovery period?

The LASIK procedure in itself takes only 10-15 minutes to be performed, after which you are free to go home immediately. Thus, there is not hospital stay. But yes, you are required to take complete care of the eyes for the next few weeks. For example, you won't be allowed to drive for a few days; and you will have to keep your eyes away from the sun, water, wind, smoke, fire, pollution, television, and other electronic screens for a few days (until the doctor tells you it is safe for such exposure). Other than such simple after surgery care, there should be no major things to worry about. In fact, other than the above care, you can resume all your daily activities and office work the next day itself, provided you keep your eyes covered with dark glasses all day long, in order to be safe.

Can I undergo LASIK?

This is one of the most common doubts seen rising in the minds of people. LASIK is good for almost every patient suffering from nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. However, the limitation here is that you must be at least 18 years of age to undergo the procedure, with the condition that your eye number hasn’t changed over at least the last one year. If there are any changes seen within the last 12 months, you may have to wait for maybe another few months. In addition, if you have any kind of eye disease, or a health issue that can affect the healing process, you may not be a good candidate for LASIK. To determine this, you must first arrange for an appointment with an eye doctor, or a consultation with a LASIK specialist, who can make all the necessary checks and decide whether your eyes are safe for undergoing LASIK. Arohi Eye Hospital is one of the most reliable eye care hospitals you can approach to have your eyes checked, get expert consultation, and also undergo the most effective and successful LASIK surgery in Andheri West, if your eyes are permitted as approved for the procedure.

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