Lasik surgery is one of the most common eye surgeries performed around the world to help patients get rid of their refractive error, and see clearer and brighter, without the aid of any kind of glasses or contact lenses.

What is Lasik?

Lasik is a laser surgery that uses laser technology to create a flap of the cornea, the uppermost layer of the eye; after which the flap is opened, and the surgeon then uses a laser to change the shape of the cornea such that the refractive error of the eye is corrected. The flap is then placed back into position to let it heal naturally over time. With this procedure, the light rays coming inside the eye are bent to focus more precisely on the retina, rather than anywhere near it; thus creating a clearer and sharper vision. All kinds of nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism can be cured with Lasik.

Benefits of Lasik

Lasik undoubtedly comes with lots and lots of benefits.

  • Firstly, it eliminates the refractive error, thus helping patients to see clearly without the use of any external aids like glasses or contact lenses.
  • Lasik is a quick procedure that requires only 10-15 minutes, with no stay in the hospital.
  • Lasik is a painless procedure.
  • There is less corneal scarring in the long-term.
  • The effects of Lasik are permanent.

But, all of these benefits only come with the right and careful evaluation of your eyes before the surgery. And for that, you need a professional to evaluate your eyes and provide you with the most successful treatment. One such professional is Arohi Eye Hospital, where you can be diagnosed and treated by the best Lasik specialist in Mumbai, having more than 15 years of experience in the field.

Possible risks associated with Lasik

While Lasik comes with so many advantages, it may also bring certain risks along with it; after all it is a surgery, and a surgery means altering the natural body parts that God has gifted us with. Although the risks associated with Lasik are rare, almost impossible, we still must let you know about the rarest possible risks, so that you are aware of them just in case you encounter any of them.

  • You may experience a temporary decrease in tear production, thus causing dry eyes.
  • You may have red eyes, itchy eyes, or watering eyes due to any problems in the corneal flap.
  • You may experience difficulty seeing at night with double vision, glare, and halos around bright lights.

However, these problems may arise only if –

  • You suffer from a condition that impairs healing, such as HIV, rheumatoid arthritis, and lupus
  • You suffer from Dry Eyes
  • You have too thin corneas or an irregular corneal surface
  • You have an abnormal lid position, deep set eyes, or other anatomic concerns
  • You have unstable vision
  • You are pregnant or breastfeeding

Thus, you must also have yourself thoroughly checked before undergoing the procedure. Again, for this, you need the best Lasik specialist in Mumbai who can identify all these possible concerns before determining whether you are fit for the surgery or not. So, make sure you arrange for a thorough consultation first.

Dr. Shradha Goel

Dr. Shradha Goel

Dr. Shradha Goel, Chief Surgeon at Arohi Eye Hospital, is a renowned Phaco-LASIK surgeon with over 10,000 surgeries to her credit. She earned her MBBS from Grant Medical College, Mumbai, and a Master’s in Ophthalmology from Kasturba Medical College, Manipal. As a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Dr. Goel specialises in LASIK, refractive errors, and cataract treatments.