LASIK (Laser-Assisted in Situ Keratomileusis) eye surgery is a procedure that helps you get rid of your glasses permanently. The surgery permanently reshapes the cornea, which helps restore 6/6 vision. The results of LASIK surgery are stable and last for the rest of your life.
Eye Diseases That Can Be Corrected With the Help of LASIK Eye Surgery
LASIK eye surgery helps treat different refractive errors. Here’s a guide to every eye disorder that can be corrected through LASIK:
Myopia (Nearsightedness)
This is one of the most common refractive errors in children and young adults. Myopia refers to the inability to see distant objects clearly. Myopia occurs when the eyeball grows too long. LASIK helps reshape and flatten the cornea through laser, thus correcting vision.
Hypermetropia (Farsightedness)
This is when the affected individual has difficulty viewing up-close objects, but distant objects are visible clearly. This happens when the cornea is too flat. LASIK helps reshape the cornea and make it steeper in order to correct hypermetropia.
Astigmatism
Astigmatism is a common refractive error that leads to blurry vision (close as well as distant) because of an abnormally shaped cornea, which prevents light from entering the retina properly. LASIK treats astigmatism by reshaping the uneven curvatures on the cornea, thereby facilitating clear vision.
How Long Does LASIK Eye Surgery Take?
Sohana Hospital has some of the best eye specialists in Chandigarh who use the most advanced LASIK technologies, including the world’s first AI+robotic SMILE Pro technology. Most LASIK eye surgeries do not take more than 30 minutes. When we talk about the revolutionary SMILE Pro, it takes only 9 seconds of laser time to correct the vision in each eye. This is a super-quick, no-cut, no-blade, no-injection, no-pain surgery that corrects your vision permanently.
What is the Best Age to Get LASIK Eye Surgery?
As such, there is no best age to get LASIK surgery. Children are not advised to undergo LASIK until they turn 18. A person needs to match the eligibility criteria to qualify for vision correction surgery. The conditions include:
- Patient must be 18+ years of age
- Patient must have stable vision for at least one year
- Patient must have otherwise healthy eyes
- Patient’s cornea must be adequately thick
- Patient should preferably not be pregnant or lactating
Vision Changes After LASIK Eye Surgery
The results of LASIK eye surgery are permanent. LASIK recipients are likely to experience changes in vision after their surgery only if they develop age-related eye conditions like presbyopia, cataracts, glaucoma, or age-related macular degeneration. While LASIK corrects your initial condition, it cannot help prevent the development of other conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions About LASIK Eye Surgery
1. Will I be admitted after LASIK eye surgery?
The best part about LASIK is that you do not need to be admitted to the hospital after your surgery. It is a quick and hassle-free procedure.
2. Does SMILE Pro include cuts?
No. SMILE Pro does not include cuts. The surgery is absolutely painless, with no blade, no cut, no flap, and no injection. The procedure is completely safe and hassle-free.
3. How long is the recovery time after LASIK?
The recovery time with most LASIK eye surgeries is 24-48 hours. With SMILE Pro, you can get back to performing everyday tasks within as little as 24 hours.
4. Will I need to wear specs after LASIK surgery?
Since LASIK is meant to correct your existing refractive error, you will not need to wear your glasses for the same problem ever again. The results of LASIK are permanent. However, if aging causes an eye condition (for example: presbyopia), appropriate corrective measures like specs or contact lenses might be required.
