Wearing glasses and contact lenses offers a common solution to correct vision problems in daily life. However, advancements in laser surgery such as LASIK now provide a quick and painless way to permanently correct vision issues like myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. LASIK, the world's most widely used laser eye surgery, is ideal for those seeking freedom from glasses and contacts due to its rapid recovery and high success rate.
What Is LASIK?
LASIK is a laser surgical procedure that reshapes the cornea, eliminating the need for glasses or contact lenses. For suitable candidates, LASIK surgery provides permanent and clear vision with a high success rate.
Who is Suitable for LASIK?
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People with vision issues like myopia, hyperopia, or astigmatism.
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Those seeking freedom from glasses or contact lenses.
Who is Not Suitable for LASIK?
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Individuals under 18 years old.
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Pregnant or breastfeeding women.
- Those with insufficient corneal thickness.
How is LASIK Surgery Performed?
LASIK surgery is quick, typically lasting about 15-20 minutes. Patients experience little to no discomfort during the procedure.
- Evaluation: A detailed eye examination is performed by an ophthalmologist to determine LASIK suitability.
- Anesthetic Drops: Applied before surgery to prevent discomfort.
- Corneal Flap Creation: A thin flap is created on the cornea's surface.
- Laser Reshaping: The cornea is reshaped using laser technology.
- Flap Replacement: The flap is placed back, naturally adhering without stitches.
Patients typically return to daily activities within 24 hours after surgery.
Benefits of LASIK Surgery
- Quick and painless procedure.
- Fast recovery (most patients return to daily activities within 24 hours).
- Dramatically reduces or eliminates the need for glasses or contacts.
- Increases comfort during sports, driving, and social activities.
Care After LASIK Surgery
- Avoid touching or rubbing your eyes for the first 24 hours.
- Avoid swimming pools, saunas, and the sea for at least two weeks.
- Use prescribed eye drops to keep eyes hydrated.
- Wear sunglasses to protect eyes from UV rays.
- Avoid intense sports for at least one week.
Is LASIK Permanent?
LASIK permanently corrects your vision. However, vision may slightly change again over time, especially after the age of 40, when presbyopia may develop, necessitating reading glasses.
Will My Vision Change After LASIK?
LASIK offers permanent correction for distance vision. However, presbyopia (age-related near vision loss) may develop after the age of 40, possibly requiring reading glasses.
