How To Know Which LASIK Procedure Is Best For You?

How To Know Which LASIK Procedure Is Best For You?

Vision problems like myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism can make you tired of dealing with spectacles and contact lenses on daily basis. But thanks to the modern technology, getting rid of refractive error problems with the help of LASIK laser surgery is a matter of 15 minutes now. LASIK not only reduces your dependency on glasses but in some cases it makes you lead a spectacle-free life.

Blade-free LASIK eye surgery is an outpatient procedure and it barely takes about 15 minutes for both eyes to get rid of vision problem. So, once you are sure about LASIK, make sure to seek an appointment with a LASIK specialist to choose the procedure that’s best suited for your eyes.

Types of LASIK Surgery:

1 – Traditional LASIK Surgery

This is the oldest procedure that has been available to deal with nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism. This type of LASIK procedure relies on the excimer laser (an ultraviolet laser) which your eye surgeon uses to gently reshape the cornea and correct vision problems.

This procedure takes barely 15 minutes for both eyes. However, much of the preparation is done ahead of time during your pre-surgery visits with your LASIK specialist. Your LASIK surgeon will apply numbing eye drops and create a thin flap in the cornea, so as to address your vision problems.

If you are over 18 years, not a lactating or pregnant woman and have a steady vision prescription, then you are an ideal candidate for Traditional LASIK procedure.

2 – Custom Wavefront LASIK Eye Surgery

This procedure allows your LASIK eye surgeon to customise your procedure to fit your unique vision needs. The Custom Wavefront 3D map allows the surgeon to find the exact cause of vision problem and treat it accordingly. This procedure too lasts about 15 minutes for both eyes, and it is performed on an outpatient basis.

The key advantage of Custom Wavefront LASIK is the level of precision that helps the surgeon to analyse your eye internally which reduces side-effects and fastens the healing process.

3 – PRK Laser Eye Surgery

This procedure is similar to other techniques in many ways, like the use of laser waves to reshape the cornea. However, the biggest difference is that PRK laser surgery does not require the creation of a flap. Let your eye specialist decide if PRK is the right procedure for your eyes.

4 – Femtosecond LASIK Laser Surgery

In the Femtosecond LASIK technique, a precise incision is made with the femtosecond laser instead of making it with a ‘microkeratome’, thus making the surgery more precise and safe. This provides maximal comfort to the patient. This is100% Bladefree, painless and stitchless surgery. It provides more predictable surgery. The bladefree Femto LASIK laser surgery provides better visual outcome and takes about a minute per eye.

5 – Touchless LASIK Laser Surgery

Unlike Traditional LASIK or Femtosecond LASIK, in Touchless LASIK there is no need of creating a corneal flap, hence there’s no flap-related complication at all. Infact, this latest technology avoids any instrument coming into direct contact with the eye and is absolutely a non-contact, safest and most accurate way of getting rid of refractive errors. The treatment takes hardly few seconds to complete as only ‘laser light’ is used during the procedure. The results are so instant that soon after the procedure patients can see noticeably better than with any of the conventional LASIK surgeries.

Touchless LASIK laser procedure is suitable for almost everyone, even the candidates who have been rejected for LASIK.

Looking for the best LASIK eye surgery in Delhi NCR? Schedule your LASIK consultation with our LASIK eye surgeon in Delhi. At Sharp Sight Eye Hospitals we offer different LASIK laser treatment procedures and our bladefree LASIK eye surgery cost is the most competitive in Delhi NCR. You may seek an appointment with one of our certified LASIK specialists and choose the procedure best-suited for your eyes. We offer customised services, keeping in mind that every patient’s eye differs in corneal shape and size.