All advanced LASIK surgeries (Wavelight Plus InnovEyes, Contoura Vision, etc.) performed at Sohana Hospital offer long-lasting, permanent results. However, if you’ve previously undergone conventional LASIK surgery elsewhere and want to know if you can get vision correction treatment a second time – the short answer is, yes!
Typically, the results of vision correction surgery are permanent, with a vast number of patients reporting enhanced vision even years after treatment. As mentioned above, with the introduction of new-age technologies and advancements in the field, there is rarely ever a requirement for a second surgery. Only a few patients come to us enquiring about a second-time LASIK procedure.
If you do experience vision changes and do not wish to wear specs for even minor vision issues, you can technically get LASIK a second time. But there are a few things to keep in mind.
In this blog, we are going to go over various aspects of a second LASIK surgery, who qualifies for it, and if Wavelight Plus InnovEyes can correct vision after previous LASIK.
Can Vision Decline After LASIK?
Let’s get one thing clear: a refractive error (myopia, astigmatism, hyperopia) is an eye condition that does not have a sure-shot cure. While most advanced LASIK surgeries, such as Wavelight Plus InnovEyes and Contoura Vision, do offer long-lasting results, they can only correct your current eye power. For most people, this results in permanent clear vision.
However, people who have undergone traditional LASIK surgeries 10-12 years ago may experience minor vision changes. This is not because the surgery was not effective or that its effects have worn off. It simply means their refractive error progressed even after surgery, which results in specs number coming back.
Additionally, since conventional techniques lack personalisation and use a standard treatment for both eyes, the chance of refractive errors progressing in the future is not completely eliminated. Modern technologies like Wavelight Plus InnovEyes offer complete personalisation, which further reduces the risk of vision decline.
Who is Eligible for a Second LASIK Surgery?
In order to ascertain your eligibility for a second LASIK surgery, you will need to undergo a set of tests that measure your overall eye health. Let’s have a look at the eligibility criteria:
- Adequate corneal thickness: Since your cornea undergoes reshaping during LASIK, it is essential to ensure if it is healthy enough for getting reshaped by laser a second time.
- Stable vision: Your doctor will also assess if your vision has been stable for at least a year before you can qualify for LASIK a second time.
- First LASIK recovery: Typically, vision changes are very rare for at least 7-10 years after your first LASIK surgery. However, if you do start experiencing vision problems that need correction, your doctor will only consider an enhancement LASIK at least 6-12 months after your first procedure.
- Overall eye health: Your ophthalmologist will also conduct tests to check for signs of any other eye conditions, such as dry eyes, infections, or autoimmune diseases. This is done to ensure your eyes are in good shape and can undergo surgery.
💡 DID YOU KNOW? Only 5-10% of LASIK patients require a second LASIK surgery in their lifetime.
Can Wavelight Plus InnovEyes Correct Power After LASIK?
If you meet the eligibility criteria for a second LASIK surgery, then we have good news for you. Not only can you undergo vision correction treatment again, but you can now experience the world’s latest and most advanced LASIK technology!
Wavelight Plus InnovEyes is the world’s first AI+ray-tracing specs removal surgery. Through an AI-based planning software, the technology makes optical measurements of your eye by mapping 1 lakh+ data points on it. The technology creates a 3D model of the eye (Digital Eye Twin). Next, the software conducts tests through a simulation of 2000 light rays to ascertain that you get the best visual outcomes. This results in the development of a surgical plan that’s 100% personalised to each unique eye.
Not only will Wavelight Plus InnovEyes give you clear vision, but you might get vision beyond 6/6 – suggests an Alcon1 study! In a post-op survey conducted by the technology’s manufacturer, 98% of patients reported 6/6 vision, 83% reported 6/5 vision, and 45% reported 6/4 vision. This is because this advanced procedure doesn’t just correct your refractive errors but also addresses all corneal and optical irregularities.
And last but not least, the technology also comes with a corneal healing prediction algorithm that can estimate how quickly your cornea will regain its health after the treatment.
Wavelight Plus InnovEyes Benefits:
- AI+ray-tracing technology
- Fully personalised
- No blade. No injection. No pain.
- Maps 1,00,000+ data points on the eye
- Virtual 3D model of the eye
- Corneal healing prediction
- Corrects refractive errors
- Corrects corneal irregularities & aberrations too
- Quick recovery
- HD vision quality
- No hospital stay required
So, if you or someone you know has been struggling with vision decline even after LASIK surgery, it might be time for a change! Visit Sohana Hospital today for your screening tests and start your clear vision journey right away.
The hospital boasts advanced diagnostics, the highest quality of patient care, state-of-the-art treatment facilities, and a team of highly experienced 16+ eye specialists in Chandigarh.
End the wait – get HD vision today!
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