Lasik (laser assisted in-situ
keratomileusis) surgery is mainly an operation that is performed to correct
nearsightedness by using laser light. The cornea is the transparent film in the
front of the eye that lies just in front of the colored part, i.e. the iris.
The cornea let’s light to enter the eye and also bends it and focuses it at the
back of the eye which is the photosensitive area known as the retina. If the
shape of the cornea has some problem, then the light focuses in front of and
not precisely on the retina and this doesn't let you to see the objects clearly
that are away from you. In this type of operation, the cornea is appropriately
reshaped by the laser to let the light to focus on the retina. This operation
is mainly carried on individuals with mild, moderate or severe myopia.
Alternative
for Lasik
This is a complete elective procedure that
is carried out to help you to get rid of the inconvenience of wearing glasses
or contact lenses. If you are apprehensive of having this surgery then you must
have a very detailed discussion with your ophthalmologist before you decide to
have the process.
After
the Surgery
Most patients experience little pain or
discomfort after this operation but might have some minor swelling of the eye.
The patients could be given some pain killers to control the discomfort. The
eyes could also itch or produce tears, so it's important not to rub them. The
person can wash, bath or shower normally after the operation, however, one must
not get water in the eye for at least a month. After the procedure, the person
needs to stop any activity that can shake the eye. One need to avoid contact
sports after this procedure for at least 4 to 6 weeks. Plan to take light work
in about 2 to 3 weeks and a more heavy job after about 3 to 4 months.
At first, your vision could be blurry
for the first few days after the procedure but will improve gradually. It
generally takes 3 to 6 months to experience the utmost improvement and
stability of your vision. You also need to be extremely careful while driving
as your sight could not be as good as you think it's. The best way is to ask
the surgeon whether it's good to drive and if in doubt, it's better to avoid
it.