A Step-by-step Guide To Getting Lasik Eye Surgery In India

Refractive error in vision is one of the most common eye problems. People experiencing this problem often see blurred images. In some very severe cases, the person can also experience impaired vision. In such situations, Lasik eye surgery can offer effective treatment for the problem. 

A highly systematic approach

Lasik eye surgery is one of the most technology-driven eye treatment procedures. The treatment technique was approved by FDA I USA in 1999. Millions of people across the world avail of this treatment procedure out of which 95% of patients experience success. It is a highly accurate procedure. Strict systems and orders are followed, which makes this treatment pattern the most organized approach to correcting eye problems. Let us take a look at the important steps of this treatment.

Doctor’s consultation

It will be the doctor’s prerogative who will advise this treatment to his or her patients. For this to happen, the doctor will have to judge the suitability of the patient for this procedure. In most cases, patients can be advised of this treatment. However depending upon the age of the patient and their past medical history, in certain cases, the doctor can advise against Lasik eye surgery.

Conduct necessary tests

Often the doctor advises certain tests so that underlying health conditions can be discerned. For example, people with cardiac issues, diabetes, and a history of eye problems will not be advised a Lasik eye surgery. Hence you must get all these tests done so that your exact health condition can be discerned by the doctor. This is a boon in disguise as you will get to know about all your underlying health issues.

Find out about the cost factor

One of the main preparatory stages for any operative procedure is to find out about the cost factor of the procedure. Generally speaking Lasik eye surgery cost in India ranges between Rs. 20,000 and Rs. 90,000 for each eye. Since this is an elective treatment it is often not covered by medical claim. In that case find out about the payment plans extended by hospitals, the kind of EMIs they have to offer, etc.

Know about the procedure

Before you appear for the treatment, get as much information about the actual procedure. Get information about the number of hours needed for the treatment. Get the arrival time and the time by when you can depart. Know about the medicines which must e avoided just before the surgery. Similarly know about the steps to be followed at home for your eye area just before the surgery. This will help you to remain safe.

Arrange for transportation

Arrange for transportation to the hospital on the day of the surgery. More importantly, you must arrange for transportation back to your residence after the procedure. This is more important since you will regain back partial vision at least after a couple of hours of the procedure. Your vision will be a little blurred during this time.

The exact surgical routine

 As a probable patient, you need to know about the exact routine of the surgery.

• As the first step numbing eye drops are put into the eye where the surgery is to be done.
• You will be given a reclining chair to sit back and relax.
• A lid speculum will be given to help you not to blink at all.
• A small suction device will be attached to your eye cornea.
• A laser microkeratome will be used to cut a flap in your cornea. It will not hurt.
• The corneal flap will be lifted and the tissue will be dried.
• The laser will be placed over your eye which will reshape your eye cornea.
• While the process is in progress you will be asked to stare at a light. It takes about one minute for an eye.
• The corneal flap will be put back in its original place.
• Instead of stitches, a shield will be placed over your eye.

Recovery plan

Take the day off after the procedure. You need to visit the doctor after 48 hours of the surgery for the first check-up. Take rest for these two days. With the doctor’s permission, you can resume your general work schedule like office, school, college, exercise, and physical activities.