Tired of wearing glass? Know more about Lasik eye Surgery

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Mahaveer Eye Hospital
what is Lasik eye surgery and its advantage
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What is LASIK ?
Laser assisted in situ keratomileusis, popularly
known in its abbreviated form as LASIK is the
most preferred laser eye surgery to render
treatment for hyperopia (farsightedness), myopia
(nearsightedness) and astigmatism. Being a
refractive surgery, LASIK is very efficient in
achieving clearer vision by reshaping the curve
of the cornea (the frontal window of the eye) so
as to precisely focus light that enters eye onto
the retina (tissues lined at the back of the eye).
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Why to go for LASIK ?

• It is extremely safe.
• Its less time consuming
• Rapid recovery time and little or no pain after
  the procedure.

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Who should have Lasik Eye Surgery?

• The patient should be 18 years of age
• He/she should be in good health and not be a
  patient with medical conditions like
  diabetes,autoimmune or collagen vascular disease.
• The person should not be suffering from any eye
  diseases like including keratoconus,
  glaucoma,cataracts, corneal disease and certain
  retinal and optic nerve diseases or any eye
  injury.

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Advantages of LASIK EYE Surgery

• No hospitalization is required as it is a day
  surgery
• The possibility of achieving 20/20 is quite high
• Difficulties in night vision is eradicated to a
  great extent
• Quality of vision obtained is very good with
  respect to contrast sensitivity
• Both lower and higher order aberrations can be
  treated.

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Post surgery care

• Upon completion of surgery, it is necessary to
  take rest for a while.
• It is normal to feel mild burning or itching
  sensation immediately after the procedure.
  However, these sensations are temporary in
  nature.
• Blurry vision or haziness post surgery is
  expected for 24 hours and clear vision is
  possible in two or three days.
• It is mandatory to visit the surgeon next day for
  post surgery investigations.
• Rubbing of eyes should be avoided as it may
  hamper the healing process by dislodging the
  flap.
• Strenuous activities or exercises such as
  swimming and jogging should be avoided for a
  month.
• It is always advisable to take rest for few days
  and resume normal activities only after a week.

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Mahaveer Eye Hospital

• www.mahaveereyehospital.com
• 212, 2nd floor,East Wing,Aurora Towers,
• M.G. Road, Camp, Pune -411001.
• info_at_mahaveereyehospital.com