LASIK Eye Surgery
LASIK Eye Surgery
Vision Correction can be done with Lasik and Wavefront Laser technologies. They are used to correct refractive errors, thus, minimizing or eliminating the need for glasses or contact lenses. It can correct more common vision defects: myopia, hypermetropia and astigmatism (cylindrical vision). It can correct even very minute aberrations of the eye. For the Best Lasik Eye Surgery in Mumbai visit Dr. Vaidya Eye Hospital, Andheri West.
The Functioning of the Eye
In a normally functioning eye, light rays entering the eye are focused by the cornea and the lens of the eye onto the retina, at the back of the eye. The image is formed on the retina, which then transfers it to the brain.
In myopic, hypermetropic or astigmatic people, light rays do not get focused onto the retina — creating blurry images and unclear vision.
The Visual Pathway
Cornea & Lens
Bend and focus incoming light
Retina
Light focuses here to form the image
Optic Nerve
Carries the signal onward
Brain
Interprets the image you see
Types of Refractive Errors
Myopia
Short Sightedness
When the eye is too long, light rays focus in front of the retina. Close-by objects are seen at ease, but far objects cannot be seen clearly.
Hypermetropia
Far Sightedness
When the eye is too short, light rays focus behind the retina. Close objects cannot be viewed at ease, but far away areas are visible.
Astigmatism
Irregular Cornea
An irregularity in the shape of the cornea. Light rays focus on more than one point, forming a blurred image that distorts both distant and near vision.
LASIK Treatment Options
Spectacles
The most common solution to correct refractive errors thanks to its ease of maintenance. Limitations include reduced peripheral vision and interference with day-to-day activities.
Contact Lens
An alternative to spectacles that provides excellent peripheral vision. Limitations include recurring cost, maintenance and a possibility of infection.
Corrections with LASIK
The most modern surgical procedure for correcting vision. Convenient because it does not hinder routine activities or cause infections.
Wavefront Customized LASIK
A new laser vision correction technique that corrects refractive errors and removes tiny eye aberrations — reducing night vision problems and improving quality of vision.
Corrections with LASIK
LASIK, or Laser-Assisted In-Situ Keratomileusis, is a modern surgical procedure for correcting vision. It works by altering the refractive power of the eye by reshaping the curvature of the cornea using a laser.
Am I Eligible?
Should be above 18 years of age
Stable spectacle power for over a year
No other eye disorders like cataract, glaucoma or retinal disorders
Contact lens users should stop wearing lenses for one week before the procedure
Latest in Laser Vision Correction
Wavefront Assisted Customized LASIK
Wavefront-assisted customized LASIK corrects refractive errors and removes tiny aberrations of the eye. It also reduces night vision problems and improves the overall quality of vision.
SMILE Laser Eye Surgery
SMILE — Small Incision Lenticule Extraction — is the latest, minimally invasive advancement in laser vision correction. A computer-guided, highly focused laser creates a tiny incision in the cornea and removes a small piece of corneal tissue (a lenticule), reshaping the cornea and correcting vision.
Alternatives to LASIK
Phakic Intraocular Lens
Clear Lens Extraction / Refractive Lens Exchange
Astigmatic Cataract Surgery
Multifocal Lenses
Frequently Asked Questions
Restore Clarity for Your Eyes
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