Lasik surgeryinIndiais one of the highly growing sectors in medical tourism. Several hospitals and clinics are now fully equipped to handle the inflow of patients from the west with latest technology, highly trained doctors and of course, customized treatment for every patient. Spectacles are cosmetically unappealing for some. There is a degree of distortion when looking through the periphery of the glasses, the field of vision is reduced and on leaving a cold room moisture can fog the glasses and blur vision for a few minutes. Hence glasses are unacceptable for certain careers. Contact lenses require motivation with great attention to hygiene during insertion and removal failing which sight - threatening infections may result. LASIK overcomes all these disadvantages. With most competitive charges for Lasik surgery, India is a very lucrative destination for people wanting to undergo treatment of certain medical problems who do not need immediate emergency treatment.
What is Lasik?
Laser Assisted Stromal In-situ Keratomileusis [LASIK] is a method of re-shaping the external surface of the eye [the cornea] to correct low, moderate and high degrees of nearsightedness, astigmatism and far-sightedness. During the treatment, an instrument called the microkeratome creates a corneal flap to make it a painless procedure. The computerized Excimer laser then uses a cool beam of light to gently reshape the cornea so as to alter its curvature to the desired extent. The flap when replaced on the new corneal curvature allows images to be sharply focused on the retina. The goal is to eliminate or greatly reduce the dependence on glasses or contact lenses.
Who is a candidate for lasik eye surgery?
The treatment is for patients who have a refractive error and meet certain visual and medical criteria. In addition the best candidates tend to be those who are dissatisfied with their contact lenses or glasses and are motivated to make a change, whether it is due to occupational or lifestyle reasons. However, only a thorough examination by our LASIK team can evaluate whether or not you are medically suited for LASIK.
How is Lasik eye surgery done?
LASIK is a very simple procedure done with application of just anaesthetic drops. It is just the reshaping of the cornea with the help of a cold laser (Exclaimer Laser), with sub micron accuracy. A thin corneal flap is lifted with the help of a Hansatome which is integrated with the main machine and laser is applied on the cornea in computer controlled, predetermined manner. This flap is replaced immediately, which adheres within a minute. LASIK is not at all a complicated procedure.
India offers world-class healthcare that costs substantially less than those in developed countries, using the same technology delivered by competent Specialists attaining similar success rates. With the rising economy and increase of per capita income, the Indian medical sector is at a rise. Medical tourism is a rising concept which is slowly and gradually getting very popular in the West. Patients are traveling from all over the world, specially developed countries, to get medical treatment likeLasik surgeryinIndia.
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