Bladeless LASIK eye surgery is the first choice of all. No blade ever touches your eyes, hence it's extremely safe for your cornea. And specifically, when the depth is exactly accurate you dont have to worry about vision irregularities post-surgery.
Bladeless LASIK is also suitable for thinner corneas where conventional or blade LASIK fails to serve a purpose. If we aim for 90 Micron Flap we get that perfect vision, says Dr. Kavita Rao.
Bladeless LASIK costs more because we are using two lasers, excimer, and femtosecond, for better depth, perception, and Vision correction. It's an eye surgery that is safer, more accurate, and more stable. Also, you get,
It’s generally less than 10 minutes per eye and sometimes patients also explain that they don't feel a thing. Most healing occurs in the first month, bladeless LASIK can also recover first.
Bladeless LASIK is a safer option for many patients. Doctors stick the suction cup over your eye and then dock you against the machine because of the pressure that's on your eyes It kinda makes your eye blackout.
They use a femtosecond laser right below your cornea and vaporize it right underneath there and it creates an area that the doctor can later create a flap. At this point, the patient feels just foggy and can’t really see anything and then is moved to a different laser with the help of a doctor.
This excimer laser has a waveguide that shapes your cornea. The laser pulls out the flap. This vaporizes your cornea. You can even smell it and you put the flap back down and you are good to go. And the excitement of this is no more contacts and glasses. But patients need to rest and even take some precautions before sunlight and screen light, to tackle light sensitivity that arises mid-way.
Patients may experience hazy vision for a few hours to typically the next morning. But they feel the vision stability as they gradually recover. While saying that, some patient says they experience the strangest part of LASIK, that things get so fast. But in those six seconds,
You won't be able to wash your hair for a few days depending on the condition as this can increase the risk of infection. You can be nervous and a little excited as you can see better after the surgery.
Most common form of LASIK surgery if you ask. It includes the creation of the flap, reshaping of the cornea, and repositioning of the flap. It has more controlled and precise flap creation than traditional blade methods.
Before that, you will have an initial screening exam to see if you are a good candidate for surgery or not. You also have a pre-op evaluation 1 week before and even on the day of surgery.
One with moderate refractive errors seeking quick recovery with minimal discomfort can go for it. However, the candidate must be at least 18 years old with stable vision, good eye health, and free from any autoimmune disease before operation.
This has advanced mapping technology for mapping, the topographic cornea surface. It also corrects irregularities of the corneal surface in addition to refractive errors. Dr. Kerry Solomon's contour LASIK helps better understand astigmatism There are regular and irregular astigmatism that one can encounter.
It turns out we have never been able to correct them with glasses or soft contact lenses. The only thing that corrects it is hard or Rigid Permeable Glasses. It's hard glasses that most people do not wear.
With new treatments like contour or topography-guided LASIK, we can treat beyond what soft contact glasses can treat for astigmatism and other irregularities. With a better vision than they have ever seen before.
Candidates who have previously undergone eye surgeries with significant astigmatism find topography-guided/ Contoura LASIK to be more helpful.
If we talk about the procedure steps, this LASIK targets fixation of the wavefront of the eyes. Wavefront describes the optical imperfections of the optic eye which cannot be corrected solely by glasses.
In other words, not all person has the same wavefront and can be treated with a pair of glasses, One may see sharper than another. Professor Dan Reinstein, a Laser Eye Surgeon says, “Wavefront measurement measures the quality of optics of the particular eyes. That particular information is put along to see what glasses would have done.”
Wavefront LASIK is best suited for patients with higher-order aberrations (more irregularities). Also, the best part is the reports show less glare and halo reaction post such surgery. This is a customized LASIK that treats refractive errors and imperfections in vision.
More control more precision better outcome and you get out of the operation room feeling fine. It employs both the femtosecond and excimer lenses and then has precise planning and execution. Candidates looking for a comprehensive laser approach, if they have stable vision, can opt for this, and the minimum age required is again 18.
Your eyes will be covered with a bandage when your eyes are operated. Your attendant could also feel it nerve-wracking if he/she does not have much experience in handling this.
They put some saline water over your eyes. When you are a little scared and nervous your mouth can become dry during the surgery You can also be conscious the whole time or black out as well. You can feel everything but not in the eyes but sense what is happening around you in this 10-minute procedure
Individuals also report that there is a temporary loss of vision when optometrists cut the flap. Patients can feel like moving their eyes and fluttering them but have to keep looking straight
It is easy and pain-free while many patients could not be technically prepared as you are conscious and your reflex tries to shut your eyes. However, you cannot as you have to keep it open for the surgery, and of course, there is a lid applied to keep your eyes open. All these are experiences shared by Tanya Khanjiwo a travel vlogger on her LASIK surgery experience.
Many patients can return to their normal activities within 24 hours post-surgery. It has overall safety than traditional LASIK.
During LASIK eye surgery, patients are required to keep their eyes open and refrain from blinking, A lid speculum will be there to aid you clip in your eyes. Patients often report feeling a sensation of pressure when the suction ring is applied to stabilize the eye and during the flap creation process.
However, since the process is not too long and your eyes are anesthetized before the procedure, it is less likely for patients to feel any discomfort.
Who would have thought making AI laser the main focus of the surgery, the LASIK would get more precision. Compared to the mechanical blade (microkeratome) used in traditional LASIK, it is safer without the use of the blade.
Femtosecond laser creates a uniform thickness that is proven beneficial in optimal healing and visual outcomes. Even the risk is reduced with a greater margin. No more flap irregularities, damage to surrounding tissues, and less risk of side effects.
Amblyopia, what we call lazy eyes is not a refractive error and something not linked with eyes, but eyes are impacted with it. When our brain does not process visual information such issues can result, and can be potent since birth. Those with reduced vision can surely take this but LASIK has no cure for lazy eye itself.
Lazy eyes however can improve with vision therapy, eye patching, and atropine drops. In amblyopia, weaker eyes can have severe vision issues, which is why individuals need to directly consult with an optometrist.
The FDA is weighing whether surgeons should provide additional warnings about Lasik eye surgery risks. Is it necessary to add additional warnings in the surgical consent process? It is a popular surgery, you can see more complications, and complaints are seen.
Candidates wish they had been told the facts, risks, and many other facts about LASIK before it happened. After surgery, they would have been prepared for dry eyes, glares, and halos.
For additional queries and LASIK-related consultations, you can directly book a visit to Vision Concern Eye Clinic. If you want to gift your loved one a 20/20 vision, LASIK can be the one. Timely treatment can help them see guilt-free, without contacts or glasses. Feel free to contact the eye experts at Vision Concern.
Your eyeball has two sources of refractive power. The first one is the cornea on the front surface and the second is the crystalline lenses inside the eyes. LASIK only works for vision correction on the front surface. If by any chance, crystalline lenses become incompetent your vision can wear off.
People with LASIK may also need enhancement if they are highly myopic. The crystalline lenses lose their flexibility with age so no perfect vision is guaranteed for older adults even if they do LASIK.
Your eyes become more gentle and require attention. We cannot stop tears from rolling down our eyes but can be careful enough not to rub our eyes with our hands after crying. Using a soft cloth or handkerchief can prevent our eyes from damage and infection. There is this safety hygiene we need to follow post-LASIK, while we can conveniently return to our regular life.
Not necessarily, bladeless LASIK is not like traditional one and even the success rate is good. There is no need to cut your eyes and even blurry vision goes once you start to recover.
Yes, we provide emergency eye care for conditions like eye injuries, sudden vision loss, and infections. If you experience any urgent eye problems, please contact us immediately, and our team will assist you in getting the care you need.
Signs to watch for include blurry vision, floaters, sudden loss of vision, eye pain, redness, or sensitivity to light. If you experience any of these symptoms, it’s important to schedule an eye exam at Vision Concern Eye Clinic as soon as possible for early diagnosis and treatment.
If you’re experiencing blurred vision, headaches, or eye strain, it may be a sign that you need glasses or contact lenses. Our eye exams will help determine whether you need corrective lenses. We’ll also discuss your options based on your lifestyle and preferences, including glasses, contacts, or even refractive surgery like LASIK.
