LASIK or “laser in situ keratomileusis.” uses a specially designed laser to reshape the cornea, so your vision can be restored to normal without using spectacles. LASIK is an outpatient procedure, and generally takes 10 to 15 minutes for each eye. LASIK can be used to treat nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hypermetropia) and also astigmatism.
In case you are interested in getting a surgery to get rid of your glasses, you can discuss the possibility of LASIK with your eye doctor, who will determine if the surgery is appropriate for you.
Contraindications for LASIK:
- Age less than 18 years
- Change in eyeglass or contact lens prescription in the past 12 months.
- Thin cornea, keratoconus
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Relative contraindications:
- Certain diseases like chronic autoimmune disease (lupus, rheumatoid arthritis) , uncontrolled diabetes
- Contact sports such as boxing, martial arts, wrestling
- Previous eye inflammation, such as uveitis or iritis, herpes s