Enhanced Lasik Safety Now Possible Thanks To Pre Lasik Evaluation

Online, April 18, 2013 (Newswire.com) - Lasik has undoubtedly been one of the best fruits that technology has offered mankind. Only a person who has faced the frustrating handicap that spectacles cause can appreciate the beauty of not having to fumble with your glasses to enjoy a beautiful sunrise or a dive in the pool. However, Lasik has also had its share of naysayers who have raised doubts over the safety of Lasik.

It is true that Lasik is after all a surgery and not without its share of risks. However, 95-98% of people who undergo Lasik are happy with their results. What is most important is identifying those factors which will decide if a patient will end up in the unfortunate 2 - 5%.

This is where Advanced Eye Hospital, Kharghar stands out. Two factors ensure that patients at Advanced Eye minimise their risk for complications:

1. Pre Lasik Testing:

Lasik Surgery gives the best results only if the right candidates undergo Lasik. In order to determine if one's eyes are suited for Lasik, Eye Doctors at Advanced Eye Hospital, Navi Mumbai advise all patients desirous of undergoing Lasik to undergo a few tests:

• Corneal Topography: This test studies the surface map of the cornea (the outer dome shaped layer of the eye). Those with corneal abnormalities are advised against Lasik.

• Cornea Pachymetry and OCT: The thickness of the cornea is examined since those with abnormally thin corneas are at a higher risk of developing corneal weakness.

• Orthoptic Check Up: Some people tend to have minor muscle alignment troubles. Here the balance of one's eye muscles is checked before undergoing Lasik.

• IOL Master to assess disparity in length between the two eyes if any

• Detailed Refraction: This is done to measure the exact prescription. One's eyes are dilated so as to measure the true vision if one did not focus too hard.

• Evaluation of Eye Pressure

• Fundoscopy: This test is done for the evaluation of the Retina or the photosensitive layer at the back of the eye.

2. Latest Technology:

Lasik technology has evolved much beyond conventional Lasik. Harnessing the power of new techniques ensures that the risks that were seen with conventional Lasik are drastically reduced or eliminated:

• ReLEx is a new type of Femto Lasik which gives more precision and accuracy. ReLEx SMILE technique does away with the need for the use of a blade or making a flap in the cornea (as was done with conventional Lasik). This bladeless flapless technique reduces the risks of flap displacement, discomfort and dryness felt after surgery and speeds up the recovery time.

• Lasik Xtra is another technique which strengthens the cornea to prevent the common complication of cornea weakness seen after conventional Lasik. Thus this technique allows those with thinner corneas to undergo Lasik.

Lasik Centre at Advanced Eye Hospital ensures that it combines the skill of an experienced Lasik Surgeon (Dr Vandana Jain who is trained from Harvard, USA) with latest technology without forgetting the touch of ethical care. This helps more people enjoy the benefits of Lasik albeit in a safer and gentler manner.