Lasik Surgery in Delhi – Sharp Sight

If the burden of glasses or changing contact lenses have been bothering you a bit too much, it’s time to consider investing in LASIK laser eye surgery. The quick and easy procedure for specs removal and contact lens removal is accepted worldwide to correct the refractive error of eyes like nearsightedness or myopia, farsightedness or hyperopia, and cylindrical error or astigmatism. In fact, with this revolutionary laser-assisted surgery, it takes barely few minutes to bid adieu to spectacles.

Deciding between Bladeless Vs Conventional Lasik

At Sharp Sight, we offer India’s best Lasik eyeglasses removal surgery with our latest Femto Laser technique. During this conventional LASIK procedure, the ophthalmologist creates a thin flap in the clear surface of the eye, cornea. While in Femto LASIK procedure, everything is done by using a high-precision laser. Being a bladeless procedure, it’s a completely painless and stitch-less operation and offer instant results and excellent visual outcome.

But, in the following circumstances an individual may not be considered for LASIK eye surgery:

Age is below 18 years
Diabetes patient
Pregnant/Nursing or Lactating mother
Have severe eye conditions such as Glaucoma, Dry Eyes, etc.

However, our expert ophthalmologist will do tests and recommend if you are an ideal candidate for LASIK operation or not.

LASIK

Laser assisted in situ keratomileusis is a corneal flap based procedure for correction of refractive error in eye. It can be used in patients with myopia, hypermetropia and astigmatism at ease. It has had a 20 year follow up data across the world and is considered safe in appropriately selected cases. Sharp Sight offers Bladeless Femtosecond Laser, Touchless LASIK and Microkeratome Blade technological options for performing this procedure.

However, a complete eye evaluation is necessary before any laser procedure is performed. Therefore, check with your ophthalmologist whether or not you are an ideal candidate for LASIK. The recovery time after LASIK surgery varies but in most cases if takes only 2-7 days to restore vision quality.

Blade Free FEMTO LASIK Eye Surgery

Femto LASIK is the recent and advanced ocular laser technology. Blade-free LASIK Eye Surgery is a leap ahead of Traditional LASIK Surgery where a Femtosecond laser is used to create a precise flap, while in the Traditional blade LASIK technique, the flap is made by hand. Once the flap has been created, the Ophthalmologist uses the excimer laser waves to treat the refractive error.

Other benefits of Blade-Free FEMTO LASIK

Gives freedom from uncomfortable contact lenses.
Immediate spectacle removal procedure that gives perfect 20/20 vision.
Precise and predictable technology for flap creation.
Femto LASIK surgery is painless and restores perfect vision in around 15 minutes!
It is an outpatient procedure which means you do not require an overnight stay in a hospital
You may require wearing protective glasses for the following 24 hours post-surgery.

Postoperative instructions after Laser Refractive Surgery

The ultimate success to attain perfect vision also depends on careful execution of the postoperative instructions. It’s important to understand that LASIK is a cosmetic eye procedure and it needs utmost care to bring out the best and effective results.

Take care of the following points after undergoing the LASIK procedure:

Refrain from accidentally touching or rubbing the eyes as that can displace the delicate flap
Blink your eyes normally during the first day, after the LASIK procedure
Irritation, watering, and soreness in the first few hours is perfectly normal
It is important to use the eye drops as prescribed by an Ophthalmologist
Rigorous physical activity and swimming should be avoided for a month
Eye make-up and face treatments should be avoided completely for a month

Wear sunglasses to protect the eyes against sunlight.

Touchless LASIK Eye Surgery

Touchless Lasik eye surgery is the latest laser technology that helps in correcting vision errors.

In Lasik and Femtosecond Lasik Laser techniques, corneal tissue is cut by a special knife or a laser beam and then the corrective eye surgery is performed.
Whereas in Touchless Lasik treatment none of these procedures are carried out and therefore, the surgery gets completed in a single step only.
Looking at a distant light source for less than a few minutes is sufficient for this procedure.
The method is biomechanically superior to flap-based Lasik in lower refractive errors.

Other benefits of Touchless LASIK

Touchless Lasik procedure gets completed within few seconds.
It has no flap related complications
Bilateral eyes are treated in the same session.
It is safe for patients with thin cornea.
Risk of retinal tear is lesser.
Severity of Dry Eye that develops after the therapy is lesser.

Postoperative instructions after Laser Refractive Surgery

Take care of the following points after undergoing the LASIK procedure:

Refrain from accidentally touching or rubbing the eyes as that can displace the delicate flap
Blink your eyes normally during the first day, after the LASIK procedure
Irritation, watering, and soreness in the first few hours is perfectly normal
It is important to use the eye drops as prescribed by an Ophthalmologist
Rigorous physical activity and swimming should be avoided for a month
Eye make-up and face treatments should be avoided completely for a month
Wear sunglasses to protect the eyes against sunlight

Implantable Phakic Contact Lens (IPCL)

IPCL or Implantable Phakic Contact Lens is most suitable for the patients who cannot undergo LASIK or PRK due to thin corneal profile or extreme refractive error. These lenses correct the refractive error and eliminate the need for spectacles.

Unlike contact lenses, IPCLs are surgically implanted directly into the eye. These lenses are designed to match with the shape of an individual’s eye perfectly. The lens is neither visible nor causes any discomfort to the patients. IPCL eye surgery is safe, painless, and reversible and has proved to be effective in most cases, including presbyopia. The surgery requires proper planning and implantation to deliver best results.

Why Choose IPCL Eye Treatment?

IPCL is similar to a contact lens which is inserted into the eye through a tiny 2.8 mm incision. These intraocular lenses rectify the long-range of myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), astigmatism (cylindrical power) and presbyopia (both distance and near vision). IPCL offers a high-quality vision and corrects refractive power, enhancing the quality of vision. It is foldable and thus, can be inserted through a small incision which ultimately ensures faster healing. Unlike other laser surgeries, it is possible to remove an IPCL in future, if needed.

Benefits Of IPCL

No removal of corneal tissue
It involves no blood loss is a painless procedure and requires no hospitalization.
Offers an excellent high-quality vision
The process takes about 8-10 minutes per eye
Recovery is fast and patients can go back to work within 1-2 days of the surgery.

Why Choose Sharp Sight For LASIK?

At Sharp Sight Eye Hospitals we offer the best LASIK surgery through the latest and 100% blade-free Femto LASIK technology. We understand the importance of healthy eyesight, and therefore keeping in mind that every patient’s eye differs in corneal shape and size, we offer a bouquet of customized services. Over the years we have achieved a global reputation of being the best hospital for LASIK laser eye surgery in Delhi-NCR. We have a team of expert eye surgeons with robust experiences in spectacle removal surgery, skilled paramedics and nursing staff to deliver you the best LASIK surgery in Delhi at an affordable cost.

For further assistance on Femto LASIK laser eye surgery or to book an appointment with our eye specialist for spectacles removal surgery.

Frequently Asked Questions About Lasik Surgery

Are there any limitations of ICL implant surgery?

ICL is an excellent way to get rid of glasses. Though it can correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism, it tends to have certain limitations like ICL surgery is suited for patients with extreme refractive power. Besides, depending on one’s power, glasses may still be required for the sharpest vision, especially for night driving or other activities performed in low light, etc.

What happens post LASIK eye surgery?

LASIK is a day care procedure and therefore, post-surgery you are allowed to go home on the same day. Antibiotic and anti-inflammatory drops are administered along with temporary padding over the eyes so as to avoid any kind of eye infection. The whole procedure takes around 30 minutes only. Visual recovery may vary from a few hours to a few days until it gets stabilized. However, you will be allowed to return to your normal activities within 2-3 days following surgery. Follow-up and aftercare visits are to be adhered strictly as per your surgeon’s directions.

Explain the ICL procedure?

At Sharp Sight Eye Hospitals ICL procedure is performed by our team of experienced surgeons. Generally, initial check-up confirms the patient’s suitability, which is then followed by a series of eye tests and examinations. If one decides to go ahead with the treatment, the lenses are made to the exact specifications. During the day of ICL implantation, local anesthetics will be used to numb the eye, followed by which the lens is inserted through a small incision. As a precautionary measure, the lenses are implanted one at a time, which means once the first eye has fully settled, the second eye receives its ICL.

What is an Implantable Contact Lens (ICL)?

These artificial lenses are very similar to external contact lenses in function with the only difference being that these are to be implanted inside the eye in addition to your natural lens. The Implantable Contact Lens (ICL) is recommended for patients who are not suitable for LASIK or have extreme nearsightedness/farsightedness/ astigmatism.

What is ICL and who is a suitable candidate for ICL?

The ICL or Implantable Collamer Lens is an implantable lens that works with the natural lens of your eye to improve vision. It is a great alternative for patients who cannot have LASIK surgery either due to high prescription, thin corneas or problem of dry eyes. The ICL procedure is well suited for individuals who are not considered to be ideal candidates for LASIK. This includes individuals who have:

Thin corneas.
Extreme nearsightedness or farsightedness.
Not pregnant or nursing woman.
Older than 21 years with stable refractive power.

What are the benefits of ICL implantation?

Being small in size, ICL can be implanted easily. It is removable, can be worked beyond the limits of laser treatment and shows satisfactory results.

Are there any problems encountered with ICLs?

There are no serious problems encountered with ICL however, there can be certain risks or potential complications associated with it which includes halos, glare, double vision, slight infection, etc.

Are there any risks and side effects of LASIK?

With the latest techniques and world-class equipment, LASIK eye surgery is considered to be one of the safest ways to get rid of glasses. But, like any surgical procedure, LASIK surgery too can pose certain side effects which include dry eyes, burning eyes, decreased visual clarity in dim light conditions, etc. However, these side effects are temporary and will eventually disappear as the eye heals.

Can LASIK be performed again?

A second, or enhancement procedure can be performed to provide additional correction, especially if the objective of the surgery is not met during the first time. However, most people do not require additional surgery.

Are both eyes treated at one sitting during LASIK procedure?

Patients normally prefer to have both eyes treated at one sitting, however, if the patient feels comfortable getting one eye treated at each session, this too can be done.

What are the lifestyle benefits of laser vision correction?

LASIK eye surgery offers multiple benefits to most people with refractive errors. This includes:

Clear vision without depending on glasses.
Opens a plethora of career options like pilots, air hostesses, actors, models, athletes, etc.
It offers a better vision for recreational sports activities like playing golf, river rafting, swimming, etc.
One can enjoy and participate in activities like being on the dance floor, etc.

Are both eyes treated at one sitting during LASIK Procedure?

Patients normally prefer to have both eyes treated at one sitting, however, if the patient feels comfortable getting one eye treated at each session, this too can be done.

What are the advantages of Femto LASIK procedure (Blade-Free procedure) over conventional LASIK (with blade)?

Unlike the conventional LASIK, Femto LASIK procedure is 100% blade-free, painless and stitchless. Since the Femtosecond laser is a high precision laser, therefore, corneal flaps are accurately made without the use of blades. Also, because the flaps are made of uniform thickness, this improves the accuracy of the LASIK procedure giving a better visual outcome.