Lasik Eye Surgery
Prizma Cataract Care
About Lasik
LASIK (Laser In-Situ Keratomileusis) is a form of laser eye surgery that can correct a wide range of refractive errors.
- visual imperfection (refractive errors)
When light enters the eye, it passes through the cornea (the front clear layer of the eye) and then through the lens. The curved shape of the lens bends the light and focuses it on the retina (the back of the eye). The retina generates electrical impulses from the light, which travels to the brain where the image is interpreted.
- Myopia (near-sightedness)
Occurs when the natural lens inside the eye becomes deformed. It can only focus objects that are near. Objects that are further away appear blurred and out of focus.
- Hyperopia (far-sightedness)
It is the opposite of Myopia. It occurs when the natural lens inside the eye can only focus objects that are far away. Objects that are near appear blurred and out of focus.
- Astigmatism (blurred vision)
When the shape of the eye is deformed, the perfectly spherical eye becomes egg-shaped. When this happens, the lens loses the ability to focus the light on the retina, leading to blurred vision.
LASIK Procedure is characterized by creating a flap in the cornea (the outer surface of the eye), before a computer-guided excimer laser is used to reshape the cornea to correct the patient’s vision. This technique improves results compared with traditional and minimize discomfort.
Lasik procedure at PRIZMA
Lasik procedure is characterized by creating a flap in the cornea (the outer surface of the eye), before a computer-guided excimer laser is used to reshape the cornea to correct the patient’s vision. This technique improves results compared with traditional Custom Surface PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy), and also helps to speed up recovery and minimize discomfort.
- step : 1 You will undergo a preliminary exam
By the eye surgeon to check if you are eligible for LASIK surgery. If you are deemed fit, you can go in for the procedure.
- step : 2 The surgeon will administer aesthetic
Drops to numb your eyes and make precise measurements.
- step : 3 The surgeon will then use a laser machine
To create a ‘Flap’ in the cornea. (The clear part of the eye)
- step : 4 He/she will then use another laser to
Precisely reshape the inside of the cornea to restore clear vision.
- step : 5 The corneal flap is replaced and the
The procedure is over. Your eyes will start healing immediately.
- Advanced Pre-Lasik workup
- ● Topographic scan of Cornea
- ● Evaluation of retina
- ● Analyze aberrations with the latest technology to achieve Personal Best Vision
- Reliable
- ● 2000 plus eyes corrected successfully for over a decade
Why Choose PRIZMA for Lasik?
PRIZMA eye care hospital has been doing LASIK procedure since last 5 years, one of the first and the most experienced centres in Surat. Over these years, we have been upgrading the technology and now offer one of the most advanced forms of LASIK, so even those who were not previously eligible for LASIK surgery, may now be suitable candidates. After LASIK at PRIZMA eye care hospital, there is a 99% chance that you’ll not need to wear glasses for long distance vision.
- Advanced technology
More advanced than other older types of vision correction techniques – LASIK or PRK may be the right way to get you treated. It is safer than ever to have a LASIK done. The US-FDA approved Wave Light LASIK LASER with a 500Hz. The excimer laser is equipped with the latest and most modern technology to ensure optimized results. 100% of patients have achieved predicted visual outcomes and 0% infection rate; proof of commitment to quality.
- Safety
- ● Single use device - Fresh Consumables for each patient
- ● Strict IP protocol - Weekly swabs from OT, Daily sterilization of OT
AM I SUITABLE CANDIDATE FOR LASIK?
- You must be 18 years of age or older, and have had stable vision for at least one year before surgery.
- Your corneal scanning should be normal.
- You must have healthy eyes that are free of disease, scars, retinal problems and corneal malformations.
- Prizma now offers the most advanced form of LASIK, so even those who were not previously eligible for LASIK surgery, may now be suitable candidates.
- LASIK can be used to correct near sightedness (myopia) up to -12 diopters, farsightedness (hyperopia) up to +5 diopters, and astigmatism up to -5 diopters.
- It’s also important to have realistic expectations and objectives for surgery, but this will be discussed with you at your initial assessment.
- We also do advanced refractive surgeries like ICL and laser PRK for those candidates who are not suitable for LASIK surgery.
- The ICL (Implantable Contact Lens) is a state-of-the-art refractive error solution that is ideal for anyone who has the need or desire for removal of power with high quality of vision correction.
- ICL or Implantable Contact Lens, as the name suggests, is a kind of lens which is implanted into the eye and does not require frequent removal like a normal contact lens.
- This phakic intraocular lens has numerous advantages including its correction of the widest range of myopia (near sightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness) and astigmatism (cylindrical power).
- ICL can correct a wide range of vision errors by permanently inserting a Contact lens in front of the natural lens of the eye through a very small incision.
- Just like LASIK or Wave front Lasik it takes only 5-10 minutes for the procedure.
- The lens is customized according to each eye's shape and size widest power correction range from +10D to -20D with cylinder up to 6D.
- It is made from a material called “Collamer” which is bio compatible (safe to stay in the eye for very long time).
- This new technique is similar to cataract surgery, but the natural lens remains in place so the eye's natural focusing ability is preserved.
- An implantable contact lens is beneficial because it becomes a permanent fixture of the eye, avoiding time consuming maintenance. It does not get lost, or have to be replaced like glasses and contact lenses. ICL procedures are being used on highly near sighted and farsighted patients who may not be candidates for the more common laser procedures such as LASIK, LASEK, and PRK.
- Unlike laser vision correction procedures that permanently change your vision, it is possible to later remove an ICL.
Like LASIK and other types of laser eye surgery, PRK works by reshaping the cornea using an excimer laser, allowing light entering the eye to be properly focused onto the retina for clear vision without glasses or contact lenses.
In PRK, the thin outer layer of the cornea (epithelium) is removed and discarded prior to reshaping the underlying corneal tissue with an excimer laser. The epithelium repairs itself (grows back over the corneal surface) within a few days after surgery.
FAQ
The LASIK procedure is virtually painless. Topical anesthesia (drops that are placed in the eye) is used during the procedure, and you should not experience any significant discomfort at any stage of the procedure.
For the first 24 hours after the procedure, there may be dryness or a sensation that there is a grain of sand in your eye. After 24 hours, there should be no discomfort at all.
Most of the eye growth takes place up to the age of 18 years. After this the eye number tends to stabilize and not change. Lasik should be done after the stability of the glass number has occurred for at least 1 year. The results are then permanent.
Visual recovery after treatment is rapid. Most people achieve good vision the day after surgery and find that their eyes feel fairly normal 24 hours later. You will be able to resume your routine activities like driving, watching T.V, Reading and working on the computer within 2 days. However, your sight will improve even further, and the very best vision could take two weeks to achieve.
Increased safety and the predictability of the procedure, world over and at PRIZMA both eyes are treated at the same time.
In most cases, LASIK offers patients a rapid recovery of vision with little or no discomfort. However, the visual results are not instantaneous, particularly for patients with more than 5 diopters of myopia.
In most cases, LASIK recovery takes only a few days, but it may take up to three weeks, sometimes longer, for the shape of the cornea to stabilize following surgery for those with severe myopia. One day after Lasik you will have good vision without specs to enable you to carry out your normal activities. The quality of sharpness of vision continues to improve to about 4 to 6 weeks.
Our success is built upon giving our patients the very best outcome that can possibly be achieved through laser correction. We attribute our Laser technology and the expertise of our Lasik Specialists to give you an individualized laser correction based on your eye needs. This has enabled us to give our patients sharper, better and clearer vision than what they experience with glasses and contact lenses. We maintain the highest standards of safety and patient care. The percentage of our patients achieving 6/6 or 20/20 vision is very high.
Laser technology used plays an extremely important role in the Laser Vision Correction. By choosing your laser technology and choosing a reputed Lasik team, you will ensure that you get the results of better, sharper and safe natural vision.
Once you have booked a time for a consultation on (0261) 220 55 55/54/53 or through the website, you will be asked a number of simple questions that will help us to prepare for your consultation.
We would ask that you stop wearing soft contact lenses 3-4 days prior to your Lasik check up as they may affect the readings we obtain relating to your eyes. If you wear semi soft lenses you will need to stop wearing the lenses for 3 weeks. Your check up will take about 45 minutes during which you will be obtaining information about the procedure. After the check up the Lasik specialists will give you in-depth knowledge about what you can expect and achieve as.
Your initial LASIK assessment will take around one hour. During your initial assessment you will receive a complete eye examination, along with a number of special tests that are not routinely performed for glasses or contact lens fitting. These completely painless, non-invasive tests allow us to determine whether you are an appropriate candidate for LASIK, or another refractive procedure. During this examination, your eyes may be dilated. For surgery, you will be in the operation room for about 20 minutes. You will need to allow a total of about an hour on the day of your surgery, to allow for surgical preparation and postoperative instructions. Follow-up examinations are routinely performed 1 day, 1 week, 1 month and 2 months after your surgery.
