Patient experience after 6 Years of Lasik Surgery, ICARE Eye Hospital Noida

Time flies!! I clearly remember the day when I was being examined for my eligibility for a Lasik surgery. I wanted to get rid of my glasses that gave me a clumsy look and handling the contact lenses was combersome. Once a close friend of mine had undergone Lasik. His happiness, looks and attitude altered for the better after the Lasik surgery. The results were informed to me by the consultant at ICARE, I was declared fit to undergo the surgery. On & before the surgery day, I was a bit nervous but this evaporated at the first sight of my Doctor, I knew I was in safe hands.

It is now over six years since I got rid of my glasses; and I have had no problems whatsoever related to my eyes in these six years. I am also convinced, like my Doctor, that I would not have to use glasses again.

This decision has been a life changer. I shifted to Mumbai from Noida for a job, met my soon to be husband there. I took my own time, saying yes and finally marrying him and am now a mother of a 3 year old little girl. He now and again teases me on my ‘with glasses look’ these are photographs of me with my rather trendy specs! How happy I am (as is my husband) of having got rid of the glasses. All the new friends I made in Mumbai as well as my daughter’s classmates mothers who I often met when I left her at nursery school would have thought me to be a bit drab and uniformed if I had not taken this life changing decision of getting Lasik procedure done. I am indebted to Dr. Saurabh Choudhry for explaining the steps of the surgery so patiently and for the marvelous job done. Besides being thankful to my friend Jasmine who advised me to seek this solution to rid myself of the glasses.

Glaucoma awareness prevents blindness by ICARE Eye Hospital Noida

Over 90% of the blindness caused due to glaucoma in developing countries could have been avoided, had these people been aware of this eye disorder. An internalization of the brief paragraph below and regular eye checks will help spread Awareness on Glaucoma.

There are several types of glaucoma. Some may occur as a complication of other visual disorders ("Secondary" Glaucomas) but the vast majority is "primary", i.e. they occur without a known cause. It was once believed that the cause of most or all glaucomas was high pressure within the eye (known as intraocular pressure - abbreviated as IOP). It is now established however, that even people without an abnormally high IOP may suffer from glaucoma. Intraocular pressure is therefore considered today as a “Risk Factor" for glaucoma, together with other factors such as racial ancestry, family history, high myopia and age.

Some forms of glaucoma may occur at birth (congenital) or during infancy and childhood (juvenile). In most cases however, glaucoma appears after the 4th decade of life, and its frequency increases with age. There is no clearly established difference in incidence between men and women.

Frequently asked questions on Lasik Surgery ICARE Eye Hospital, Noida,

Frequently asked Questions on LASIK

Q.        What is LASIK ?

A.        LASIK is an acronym for "Laser Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis". It involves reshaping of the cornea to get rid of spectacles.

Q.        How does it work ?

A.        In myopia, (common refractive error treated with laser) parallel rays of light are focused in front of the retina (part concerned with perception of image) i.e. the eye has a higher refractive power. This is corrected with the help of laser by decreasing the refractive power of cornea (the major refractive surface).

Q.        How safe is LASIK for Indian eyes ?

A.        Globally the scientific studies the have confirmed the safety of Lasik in myopia as high as 12 dioptres. The same is true for Indian eyes. The procedure though simple, requires a careful evaluation. In few the complications are seen in persons with high myopia.

Q.        What are the chances of weakening of cornea ?

A.        The Lasik involves ablation of corneal tissue decreasing its thickness. Studies have shown that no damage to structural integrity of cornea occurs if a residual thickness is of 250 microns or more. Lasik should not be done on individuals whose cornea is thin.

Q.        Can I get rid of my spectacles ?

A.        Yes, if you are above 21 years of age, your spectacle number is constant since the last two years, and your corneal thickness is sufficient to allow ablation.

Q.        What if I am wearing contact lenses ?

A.        You can undergo Lasik surgery after 4 weeks of stopping use of contact lenses.

Q.        What are my chances of spectacle free life ?

A.        The chances of your getting rid of glasses depend on the degree of myopia. There is almost total freedom from glasses in myopia upto 10 diotres - where maximum number of patients belong. In high degrees of myopia, it may not be feasible to correct the refractive error entirely.

Q.        Is the procedure painful ?

A.        No. The laser is done after locally anaesthetizing the eye with eye drops. You may experience a pressure sensation but no pain during the procedure.

Q.        What postoperative precautions do I have to take ?

A.        You will have to use eye drops for 4 weeks. It is advisable not to splash water on your open eyes or rubbing them for at least 2 weeks. Dusty conditions are to be avoided for the same duration. You may have to use lubricating eye drops for a period of time. There is no restriction in reading, bathing, watching TV or eating any food.