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LJ Eye Institute offering a complete range of glasses removal surgeries in Ambala. We are not limited to LASIK only. We have customised solutions as per patient eye need.

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What Is Refractive Surgery?

If you have a refractive error, such as nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), astigmatism or presbyopia, refractive surgery is a method for correcting or improving your vision. There are various surgical procedures for correcting or adjusting your eye’s focusing ability by reshaping the cornea, or clear, round dome at the front of your eye. Other procedures involve implanting a lens inside your eye. The most widely performed type of refractive surgery is LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis), where a laser is used to reshape the cornea.

For people who are nearsighted, certain refractive surgery techniques will reduce the curvature of a cornea that is too steep so that the eye’s focusing power is lessened. Images that are focused in front of the retina, due to a longer eye or steep corneal curve, are pushed closer to or directly onto the retina following surgery.

Farsighted people will have refractive surgery procedures that achieve a steeper cornea to increase the eye’s focusing power. Images that are focused beyond the retina, due to a short eye or flat cornea, will be pulled closer to or directly onto the retina after surgery.

Benefits of refractive Surgery

Astigmatism can be corrected with refractive surgery techniques that selectively reshape portions of an irregular cornea to make it smooth and symmetrical. The result is that images focus clearly on the retina rather than being distorted due to light scattering through an irregularly shaped cornea.

Refractive surgery might be a good option for you if you:

  • Want to decrease your dependence on glasses or contact lenses
  • Are free of eye disease
  • Accept the inherent risks and potential side effects of the procedure
  • Understand that you could still need glasses or contacts after the procedure to achieve your best vision
  • Have an appropriate refractive error.
Do you need glasses after refractive surgery?
While LASIK is highly effective at reducing dependence on glasses and contacts, some people may still need visual aids after surgery. Over ninety-six percent of LASIK patients are happy with their results, and the procedure is typically very effective.
Does refractive surgery improve vision?
LASIK is a type of refractive eye surgery. In general, most people who have laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) eye surgery achieve 20/20 vision or better, which works well for most activities. But most people still eventually need glasses for driving at night or reading as they get older.
What is the age limit for refractive eye surgery?
The ideal age limit for LASIK surgery is that the individual must be 18 years old. There is no upper age limit for lasik. Lasik is an elective surgical procedure, so its best if the patient has attained the age of consent.
What is the safest refractive surgery?
Laser vision correction (LVC) is considered the safest eye correction surgery to obtain a “specs-free” life for patients with myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), and astigmatism (blurring of vision due to improper shape of the eye).
What is the most common complication after refractive surgery?
Dry Eye. Dry eye is one of the most common side effects of LASIK
What is the success rate of refractive eye surgery?
In fact, one study reports that LASIK has an impressive patient success rate between 96-98%! Research indicates LASIK enables: 99% of patients to achieve 20/40 vision or better. 90% of patients to achieve ideal 20/20 vision.
Is refractive surgery better than LASIK?
Ultimately, both LASIK and Refractive Lens Exchange are reliable, highly effective vision correction procedures. However, as we approach our forties and fifties, RLE is the most effective approach to correct eye changes that evolve over time.
Can I get my eyesight back to normal with surgery?
Vision correction surgery refers to procedures that improve your eyesight by changing how light bends as it enters your eye. These procedures can treat nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism and age-related loss of up-close vision (presbyopia).
How many days rest is needed after eye surgery?
take it easy for the first 2 to 3 days. use your eye shield at night for at least a week.
How long is vision blurry after surgery?
In most cases, blurry vision lasts for 24 to 48 hours after surgery. Some people may have blurry or altered vision for up to a week. If your blurry vision lasts any longer than that, you should talk with your doctor.

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