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Dr. L.S. Jhala with world renowned Lasik surgeon, Prof. J. Barraqer, Spain
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No Injections
No Pain
No Bandage
No Hospitalization |
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The joy of clear vision |
Clear vision without glasses or contact lenses
No more worries about broken or lost glasses
Eliminate risk associated with contact lens usage
Can play any sport
Improves appearance and
self esteem
Enhances lifestyle and career opportunities. |
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How LASIK is done
LASIK - Laser In situ Keratomileusis
Surgical steps -
- Automated making of corneal flap
- Elevation of the corneal flap to expose the stromal bed
- Excimer laser ablation
- Irrigation of stromal debris
- Repositioning of the flap
1 - Corneal flap performed with automated microkeratome
2 - Elevation of the corneal flap to expose the stromal bed
3 - Excimer laser ablation according to patient's refractive error and laser company's nomogram.
4 - Wash out of stromal debris
5 - Repositioning of the corneal flap
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Frequently asked questions
What is the spectacle number that can be corrected by Lasik?
-1.0to-14.0/
+1.0 to+6.0
What are the minimum requirements ?
The minimum age limit is 18 yrs. The spectacle power should be stable for the past one year.
Not be pregnant or nursing.
How is Lasik laser performed ?
Local anaesthetic eye drops are instilled in the eye to numb the eye thereby achieving a pain free procedure. The patient is made to lie under the laser machine and asked to fix his gaze at the red light. The data of the patient is fed into the computer memory of the laser. A special machine called the microkeratome is used to pick up the thin corneal flap (equivalent to an onion skin). Laser is delivered to the cornea under this flap to correct the number. It takes 20 to 60 seconds to complete the laser delivery to one eye. The corneal flap is placed back in position where it holds strongly within two minutes due to its natural bonding properties. The entire procedure takes about 8 minutes.
Does the procedure hurt ?
The laser procedure itself does not hurt. A slight pressure may be felt during the procedure. There is a possibility of some degree of discomfort after the procedure for 3 to 4 hours, which is easily controlled by medication.
How safe is this procedure ?
Lasik is a very safe procedure but like any other surgical procedure it can have some complications which are extremly rare if a proper screening check is done prior to the procedure. This includes measuring the corneal thickness with an ultrasound, mapping the comeal topography and a retinal check.
Can both eyes be done the same day ?
Yes, in most of the cases. However one eye may be done at a time by choice. |
ESIRIS - Lasik - the safe Laser Technology
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