What are the steps involved during LASIK surgery?
Pre-surgery instructions before LASIK surgery include the following –
- Stay hydrated and drink plenty of fluid.
- Stop wearing contact lenses before your LASIK surgery. You’ll have to stop wearing soft contacts at least a week before the surgery and if you wear hard contacts, you will have to stop wearing them at least a month before the procedure. This is important because wearing contact lenses can alter the shape of the cornea and affect the results.
- Wear loose and comfortable clothes. It is important that you wear clothes that do not cause injury to the eyes.
- Avoid wearing any makeup, perfume, or lotions on the day of surgery.
- Inform your doctor of any existing health condition, ongoing medications, history of allergic reaction towards anesthesia, etc. to avoid complications during the surgery.
Advantages of LASIK surgery for refractive errors.
LASIK surgery offers the following benefits for people with refractive errors –
Improved Vision – The patients can achieve 20/20 vision or perfect eyesight after LASIK.
Safe and effective surgery – LASIK surgery is one of the safest and most effective procedures to correct refractive errors due to the latest advancements and innovations in laser vision correction.
Faster recovery – LASIK is a minimally invasive surgery that offers minimal, LASIK has less downtime for the patient and the healing is also quick.
Negligible chances of complications – LASIK surgery offers almost zero chances of complications. Even if there are complications after the LASIK surgery, they can be managed with certain medicines or precautionary steps.
Cost-effective surgery – LASIK offers cost-effective surgery for refractive errors. Compared to the amount of money you may spend on contact lenses, frames, and contact solutions over the years, LASIK surgery can easily make up for that expense.
Additional Adjustments – Another great benefit of LASIK is that if needed, you can undergo the procedure again to further adjust your vision if it changes.