What is the main Goal of Lasik and How it is done?
The goal of laser vision correction (LASIK) is to reduce myopia / farsightedness or astigmatism providing similar vision with correction with glasses or contact lenses by reshaping the cornea and this can be done either by:
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Lifting a thin flap of the corneal tissue using a surgical blade (microkeratome device) or using femtosecond laser machine and then reshaping the cornea using an excimer laser
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All laser surface repair
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Creating a lenticule of cornea tissue by femtosecond laser(FemtoSMILE)
Can Lasik treat all refractive errors??
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LASIK treats myopia up to 12 degrees (if the thickness of the cornea is suitable)
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LASIK is suitable for treating farsightedness up to six degrees
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Astigmatism can be treated with LASIK even if it is in large degrees up to six degrees.
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LASIK can also be used to correct visual aberrations and visual aging.
Am I Fit for Lasik?
The primary goal of laser vision correction operations is safety and efficiency. Therefore, the procedure is carried out only after it is fully certain that these two objectives have been achieved.
Generally there are general rules for the action of LASIK:
- After the age of 18
- Stability of vision over the course of a year
- Ensure the integrity of the cornea by doing topographic rays of the cornea
- Ensure health of all eye tissues (crystalline lens, retina, optic nerve and pressure inside eye)
What are Eye Investigations done before LASIK ?
Full eye health is checked from visual acuity, contrast sensitivity, intraocular pressure and retina and a complete study of the cornea is done by: dry eye test – pupil test – corneal thickness measurement – corneal topography drawing – visual aberration analysis
What are the Pre-LASIK precautions?
Before LASIK surgery, contact lenses should not be worn for several days before, and no cosmetics should be applied to the eyelids, and also the patient should not use any perfumes on LASIK day because aromatic vapors hinder the laser from penetrating the patient’s eye.
During LASIK Procedure
How long dose it take for LASIK procedure?
The process of correcting vision with Excimer laser rays takes several minutes in each eye
You can complete your vision correction without pain in only 5 minutes you will be discharged from the hospital 15-30 minutes after the surgery. It is a simple and successful process .
How will be my anesthesia during LASIK?
LASIK is done after anesthesia of the corneal surface with an anesthetic drop only and the patient is not subjected to general or local anesthesia
The candidate does not need to stay in the hospital but goes home immediately after the completion of LASIK.
Post Lasik Instructions and Precautions
Post LASIK Instructions>>>
Use eye drops as per prescription.
You should close your eyes gently and repeatedly (Gentle Blinking is essential)
You can wipe your face and clean it away from the eyes
Use sunglasses when going out
After LASIK, Please DO NOT DO:
Avoid the following
Don’t expose your eyes to dust
Do not touch or rub your eyes
Do not take a shampoo head bath, or spray soapy water or water into the eyes and face for two weeks
Don’t keep your eyes open for a long time.
When can I resume my work after LASIK??
If the work is not stressful and away from exposure to the environment and external influences, work can resume after two days in most cases.
Can i practice my sports , swimming ?
Regular sports after two days but swimming and violent sports after a month
When can i put my makeup after LASIK?
Three weeks after the operation
Can I put my colored Contact Lenses after LASIK?
Yes you can, after one month of operation
Can I drive my car after LASIK?
The candidate can drive two days after the operation immediately after the improvement of vision
Can I do my prays after LASIK?
Of course, it is possible to pray naturally immediately after the operation, taking into account not to touch the eye or wash it with water during ablution (Wadoo).
Should i stop watching TV or mobile phone after LASIK?
No need to refrain from watching TV or using your computer or laptop right after LASIK
