The short answer is no – eye power does not come back after you get Contoura Vision surgery. Contoura Vision is an advanced, topography-guided LASIK surgery that reshapes the cornea. This is done to correct refractive errors (eye power).
When the surgery is performed on a candidate who meets the eligibility criteria and has had stable eye power for a year, the results are long-lasting and permanent. In a post-op study conducted by Alcon1 (Contoura Vision’s manufacturer), 93% patients reported they achieved crystal clear 6/6 vision after their surgery.
What is Contoura Vision Surgery?
Contoura Vision surgery is a modern form of LASIK with integrated topography-guided technology. It goes beyond traditional LASIK and corrects subtle corneal imperfections (irregularities & aberrations) along with refractive errors.
This results in sharper, clearer, and natural-feeling vision immediately after your refractive procedure.
Key Features of Contoura Vision
Customised Corneal Mapping
Contoura Vision maps 22,000 data points on the eye to create a virtual map. This allows for precise optical measurements and accurate corneal reshaping to provide sharper vision that comes with a promise of stability.
Vision Quality
Patients often report 6/6 or better vision quality. In another study conducted by Alcon, 63% patients reported 6/5 vision – that’s more than half of the population that underwent the procedure!
Broad Range of Vision Correction
The surgery corrects complex refractive errors such as myopia, astigmatism, and hyperopia. Not just that, the advanced mapping technology identifies subtle aberrations or irregularities on the cornea and corrects them. This is what places the surgery one notch above other vision correction surgeries. With this broad range of correction, the surgery stands as a worthy option to achieve long-lasting, stable visual results.
Painless Procedure
The procedure hardly takes 10-15 minutes for both eyes. It is completely painless (thanks to anaesthetic eye drops). Also, it does not involve the use of a mechanical blade to create the corneal flap. Since the corneal flap is created via a femtosecond laser, the incision is smaller and more precise as compared to conventional LASIK. A smaller incision causes minimal disruption to the cornea’s structural integrity, which in turn results in reduced post-op side effects and instant visual clarity.
Quick Recovery
Most patients notice instant vision improvement after their surgery. Their vision continues to stabilise over 24-48 hours, initially, and then over the course of the following weeks. In the first week following the surgery, you will notice diminishing discomfort.
Are Contoura Vision Results Permanent?
Yes – once the cornea has been reshaped, the refractive correction of your specs number at the time of surgery is permanent. That being said, it is important to understand a few aspects:
- Stable eye power prior to surgery: A stable eye power before your surgery is crucial in determining the stability of your surgery results. If your specs number keeps changing frequently, there is a chance of the refractive error coming back after the surgery, too. This is why a stable eye power is one of the most important eligibility criteria we require our patients to meet before surgery.
- Age-related vision changes: It is important to understand that refractive surgery is a solution to your refractive errors before the age of 40. As humans grow older, a natural decline in near vision (presbyopia) is very common. You can develop presbyopia, regardless of whether you have previously undergone LASIK or not.
Recovery Tips for Long-Lasting Vision Stability
For the best possible long-term vision stability after Contoura Vision surgery, follow these simple recovery tips:
Follow the prescribed eye drop routine
Make sure you strictly follow the eye drop routine prescribed by your surgeon. These may include antibiotics and anti-inflammatory (and lubricating) eye drops, which aid healing and keep infections at bay.
Don’t rub your eyes
You must avoid rubbing or touching your eyes for at least a week – this can disrupt the corneal healing process.
Note: Rubbing your eyes must be avoided at all times, regardless of whether you’ve undergone LASIK or not.
Minimise Eye Strain
Limit your screen time in the first 48 hours after the surgery. Follow the 20-20-20 rule if you do need to spend long hours looking at digital screens.
What is the 20-20-20 rule? : Every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for at least 20 seconds.
Wear sunglasses
Wear anti-UV sunglasses every time you step out during the day to protect your eyes from wind, dust particles, and direct sunlight – for at least a week.
Avoid makeup
Give up eye makeup and undereye skincare products for 10-15 days to reduce infection risk.
Avoid water
Stay away from public pools, hot water, etc. Do not splash water directly into your eyes.
Attend regular follow-up appointments
Make sure you attend regular follow-up appointments with your surgeon to monitor healing and get further guidance.
If you follow these steps with dedication, your Contoura Vision results are bound to be stable and long-lasting. If you have been considering LASIK surgery, visit Sohana Hospital for the best specs removal options.
The hospital boasts all US-FDA approved specs removal surgeries along with Contoura Vision. Advanced diagnostics, modern treatment options, ultra-modular OTs, and the best LASIK specialists in Mohali make the hospital stand out in the eye care sector. And last but not least, the hospital also offers no-cost EMI payment option, making affordable treatment accessible to all.
End the wait – Choose specs-free vision today!
Reference Source:
