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LASIK

What Is LASIK?

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! LASIK is an acronym for Laser Assisted in situ keratomileusis.

! In LASIK, a very precise and time tested LASER is used to gently resurface CORNEA.

! This can permanently correct Myopia, Hyperopia, Astigmatism

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LASIK for Whom?

! Those who have short sight , long sight, astigmatism

! 18 plus years of age

! Want to look good and get freedom from glasses and contact lenses

! Stable refraction

! An eye examination by Cornea specialist/Refractive surgeon gives you “Fit for lasik” certificate

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Am I “FIT for LASIK”?

! YES if, Corneal thickness ( Pachymetry ) is good

! YES if, Corneal curvature mapping ( Topography ) is favourable

! YES if, expectations are realistic

! And if the EYE is free from retinal and other diseases of the eye

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What is Pachymetry?

! This is cornea

! It is the transparent outer layer and is about 0.5mm thick

! Corneal thickness varies from person to person

! Corneal thickness measurement is called Pachymetry

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Pachymetry is simple,painless 2 minute test

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What is TOPOGRAPHY?

! Cornea has a Curvature

! Corneal curvature or steepness measurement is topography

! This test is simple,5 minute procedure

! Topography must be done to ensure “fitness for lasik”

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Corneal curvature map

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I am interested, what next?

! Fix up an appointment for your eye check up with our LASIK specialist. lasik@shekarnethralaya.com or call lasik helpline +919611254561

! Bring your existing pair of glasses or contact lenses

! Get old eye exmn reports if you have ( preferable but not mandatory)

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Tests at Shekar Nethralaya

! Refraction Tests

! Computerized eye tests

! General Eye examination by specialist

! Slit lamp examination

! Retinal Evaluation

! Corneal Pachy, topo tests

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While at Shekar Nethralaya

! Our LASIK experts will answer your quiries

! Patient co ordinators will show videos of LASIK and help you with FAQs

! You can meet post operative LASIK patients

! And if you want to see a procedure yourself....yes, you can

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What is the time frame?

! For initial eye check up and retinal examinations: Average 1 to 2 hours ( and a minimum of 30 min )

! For LASIK procedure : Total Hospital Stay time of 2 to 3 hours and The Laser treatment time is just 2 seconds per One Diopter of spectacle number.

! One can be back in office within 2 to 3 days

! YES....it is a week end procedure!!!!!

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These are on an average and individual variations do occur

What is the cost factor?

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Initial examinations

Consultation Fees 250INR

LasikInfo ,Counselling Retina check FREE

Pachymetry and Topography( Per eye) 800 INR

LASIK Laser

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Standard LASIK( per Eye)Rs14500

Optimised LASIK ( per Eye) Rs18000

Approximates only.Subject to change.only a guideline

Is It covered under reimbursement?

! Yes and NO

! Yes ,in some insurance policies and if Refractive error is more than -7.0 diopters or when LASIK is done as a treatment procedure and not for cosmetic reasons

! Most of the patients get these benefits from own spending

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What is the success rate?

! Key to success in LASIK is an excellent pre operative evaluation

! At Shekar Nethralaya, we spend 1 to 2 hours for pre operative evaluation while our Latest Laser machine takes just 2 seconds to treat!! ( for one diopter power)

! Good patient information,proper examination and a scientific approach to treatment is the experience of all our happy Patients

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What is the success rate?

! In general this is one of the procedures with highest success and greatest predictability

! you need to understand these as per your eye and need to talk to our eye doctor

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Can anything go wrong?

! Theoretically, yes.

! But practically, it is safe in Majority and vision threatening complications are less than 1 in 15000.

! Talk to our Surgeons for more info

! or log onto http://www.shekarnethralaya.com/lasik.asp

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I have a Question?

! Get me an appointment for eye examination: call

+919980562020 or e mail us

! Want a clarification? please send us your question

! want to reach the expert surgeon direct

! want to write a feedback on this

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