Advanced Eye Care – LASIK Excellence
LASIK stands for Laser In Situ Keratomileusis. Its name refers to reshape the cornea without the invasion of neighboring cell layers. It is one of the most commonly performed refractive procedures in India as well as United States. It is a vision correction procedure that is used to correct refractive errors of the eye. LASIK is a variant of excimer laser photorefractive keretectomy (PRK). Despite being a new procedure, LASIK has become increasingly common surgery amongst patients who opt to treat refractive errors.
LASIK is capable of correcting wide range of nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. LASIK combines the precision of excimer laser that is used for PRK procedures with the flap technique that characterizes ALK. With LASIK, there is less scarring of the cornea in the long run with better stability of correction.
The procedure consists of two parts which are creation of flap and correction of vision.
Benefits of Lasik
During the LASIK procedure, removal of corneal surface tissue is not required, which makes it far less painful compared to PRK. Patients usually experience a quick recovery, with visual acuity restored within just a few days rather than weeks. The results of LASIK are permanent, though natural changes in the eyes may still occur over time, which is why the procedure is not recommended for children. Another major advantage is minimal downtime — most patients can resume normal activities almost immediately, with many achieving clear vision and feeling comfortable within a day after surgery.
- Virtually painless procedure.
- Quick recovery — vision improves within a day or two.
- Permanent correction of common vision problems.
- No bandages or stitches required.
- Reduces or eliminates the need for glasses.
- Minimal downtime — back to routine quickly.
- High success rate with proven safety record.
- Improved quality of life with sharper, clearer vision.
