Eye Health - LASIK

LASIK

A refractive eye surgery in which a micro-flap is created in the cornea and an excimer laser is applied to the underlying stromal tissue, eliminating dependence on glasses and contact lenses.

Duration
15–20 minutes (both eyes)
Anesthesia
Topical Anesthesia
Hospital
Outpatient (Same Day)
Recovery
24–48 hours (vision improves rapidly); 1 week for office work

About the Operation

A refractive eye surgery in which a micro-flap is created in the cornea and an excimer laser is applied to the underlying stromal tissue, eliminating dependence on glasses and contact lenses.

Application Details

  • 1Flap is created with a microkeratome or femtosecond laser (Femto-LASIK)
  • 2Corneal reshaping with excimer laser: 30–60 seconds per eye
  • 3Both eyes treated in the same session
  • 4Effective for myopia (–1 to –12 D), hyperopia, and astigmatism

Who Is It Suitable For?

  • Ages 18–45 with stable refraction for at least 1 year
  • Patients with sufficient corneal thickness (≥500 µm)

Operation Summary

CategoryEye Health
Surgery Duration15–20 minutes (both eyes)
Anesthesia TypeTopical Anesthesia
Hospital StayOutpatient (Same Day)
Recovery Time24–48 hours (vision improves rapidly); 1 week for office work
Results20/20 vision or better in 95%+ of patients

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