Lasik (Laser Vision Correction)
LASIK a revolutionary in eye treatment, is a laser enabled Surgery, the highlight of it is, that by a safe & short procedure of just 10 minutes one can get rid of spectacles and contact lenses. LASIK (Laser Assisted in Situ Keratomileusis), commonly known as laser eye surgery or even laser vision correction, is a type of refractive surgery for the correction of myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. Ophthalmologist performs LASIK surgery, using a laser or microkeratome to reshape the eye's cornea to improve visual acuity. For many people, LASIK provides long lasting alternative to eyeglasses and contact lenses. Lasik treatment is carried out by Lasik Specialist Doctor, with the use of a hi-tech computer controlled Excimer laser which is pre-programmed to remodel the shape of the cornea with a utmost degree of precision and help in correcting & improving refractive errors.
LASIK is very similar to another surgical corrective procedures, photorefractive keratectomy (PRK), LASEK, all represent advances over radial keratotomy in the surgical treatment of refractive errors of vision. People who use spectacles or contact lens can undergo this treatment. This treatment is recommended after 18 years of age when the eyeballs stops growing and there is no further growth in the eyeballs.
Dr Kunjal Sejpal (Lasik Specialist Doctor in Mahim & Dadar)
When & Why is LASIK Done? When light doesn’t focus on retina the way it should be, your vision is blurry, Doctors call this as a refractive error. The basic types include:
Nearsightedness (myopia), you see things clearly when they are close, but things farther are blurry.
Farsightedness (hyperopia), you see faraway things clearly, but closer things are blurry.
Astigmatism, This can make everything look blurry, because of how your eye is shaped.