FAQs

Lasik FAQs

ANYBODY ABOVE 18 YEARS OF AGE
Patients with ocular condition like unstable refractive error, keratoconus and any active or recurrent ocular are not considered suitable for the procedure.

ABSOLUTELY
Newer generation Excimer Laser with advanced technology offers the highest degree of accuracy with utmost safety.

IMMEDIATELY
Vision recovery after LASIK is rapid. Most of the patient can see clearly within 24 hours of the procedure.

WITHIN 24-48 HOURS
This will depend on individual patient and the type of work and activities involved. Mostly one can resume normal activities in approximately 24-48 hours.

NO
Please note that LASIK can correct distant vision as well as Presbyopia, which normally occurs around 40 years of age.

NO
The chances of regression are almost nil by this procedure.

Cataract FAQs

Most people develop cataract above 60 yrs. Everyone may develop a cataract if he/she live long enough.

There is no medical treatment to reverse or prevent the development of cataracts. Once they form, there is only one way to achieve clear vision again, and that is to physically remove the cataract from the eye.

It depends on quality of your vision. If the decrease in vision is interfering with daily work or professional work, one should go for surgery.

Surgery is the only option. Medicines cannot treat cataract.

Yes, there are special IOL’s for diabetic patients but diabetes should be properly controlled.

B. Pre-Operative FAQs

You can develop glaucoma or phacoemulsification may not be possible.

Surgery in time gives you best vision with least complication.

The lens stays with you for the rest of life. There is no need to clean maintain or replace the lens after it has been implanted. The lens stays with you as long as you live. No need to replace it.

One can fly the next day. But you need to discuss it with your doctor.

No, the operation of both eyes on same day should be avoided. The surgery for  next eye can  planned following one week.

No, only with time vision may become hazy which is known as post capsular opacification. It is treated with YAG Laser which is in OPD procedure.

After 2-3 days, the lens in inside the bag and not affected by environmental condition.

After 15 days, but can start walk within 2-3 days.

There is no instruction in watching TV.

Depends on your comfort level but prescription for glasses will be given after one week.

Avoid for three weeks.

After one week, but can go for the light walk even the next day.

After 2 weeks.

After 2 weeks.

The next day after surgery.

After 2 months of surgery

C. Post-Operative FAQs

Avoid washing your face for 2 days. After that you just need to protect your operated eye for 2 weeks more.

You should not touch your eyes for one day. Avoid sleep on the side of operation for one day. Do not miss the medicine prescribed to you.

You need two visits. The first visit is three days after surgery and the second visit is two weeks after surgery/

You can resume your normal diet after the surgery. The diabetics should strictly follow recommended diet.

Spectacles are prescribed after fifteen days. You will get good functional vision after cataract surgery without glasses. Glasses  may be required for distances in some cases. Reading glasses will be required by all cases. Even patient with Multifocal IOL may have small near vision number and may need glasses after surgery.

No, avoid for 1 week.

After fifteen days with eyes closed.

Although it differs from patient to patient but most of the patients are able to see immediately after removing the bandage.

Most patients can resume basic activities like reading and watching TV the day after surgery, and can usually return to work within two to seven days. Doctors typically advises against any strenuous activity for two or more weeks. Results vary by patients; therefore ask your doctor what’s best for you.

The day after surgery one can resuming one’s normal activities although it may vary from patient to patient.

Your ability to drive at night should be significant the day after surgery. People with multifocal IOL’s may feel some glare and haloes which decrease with time.

Every patient is different, so be sure to ask your doctor for advice on caring for your eyes after the procedure. Oftens though, your doctor will simply ask you to retain from rubbing your eye or engaging in any strenuous activity for a few weeks after surgery.

Caring for my eyes, avoid rubbing of my eyes and not engaging in strenuous activity for a 2 weeks after surgery.

Consult your doctor immediately if you have any problems particularly decreased vision or pain.

It’s mild discomfort for some time. Patient may be sensitive to light also.

D. Operative FAQs

You total stay at AEC will be for about four hours.

Light food in the morning is recommended.

You do not experience any pain during surgery.

The surgery takes about five minutes. Inside the operation room your stay is 20min.

Yes, you should get any medicines recommended to you to the hospital and have them at proper time.

Your eye will be dilated with dilating drop. Area around your  eye with be cleaned after being shifted to operation theatre. Operation lasts only 5 min. Eye will be patched and you will be shifted out.

You routine work depending on your comfort.