Consultation with Vision Assistant (Via)
Begin your journey with a consultation with Via, our Vision Assistant. She will answer all your questions and guide you towards the best treatment for your vision needs.
What is Laser Vision Correction?
Laser Vision Correction, also known as refractive or vision correction surgery, uses advanced laser technology to reshape the cornea and correct vision. This procedure can eliminate the need for glasses or contact lenses.
When is Laser Vision Correction Done?
Laser Vision Correction is typically performed to enhance vision quality. Individuals with poor vision often have irregularly shaped corneas (the clear, front layer of the eye). This surgery corrects the cornea’s shape, leading to improved vision clarity.
There are 2 types of Laser Vision Correction at Mayapada Eye Centre
What is LASIK?
Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis, or LASIK, is a highly effective laser vision correction procedure for treating myopia.
The procedure involves creating a small flap in the cornea using a microkeratome, then reshaping the cornea with an excimer laser. This reshaping allows light to focus more accurately on the retina, resulting in clearer vision.
LASIK has been a preferred vision correction method for over 20 years.
Comparison Table of LASIK and SMILE PRO
*Depends on each patient’s eye health condition.
How is the LASIK Procedure Performed?
Anesthesia & Creating the Flap
We begin by numbing your eyes with anesthetic eye drops. A femtosecond laser then creates a thin flap on the cornea’s surface.
Opening the Flap
The flap is gently folded back, similar to turning a book page, to access the inner corneal tissue for reshaping.
Reshaping the Eye
Using an excimer laser, corneal tissue is precisely removed to ensure light entering the eye is accurately focused on the retina, enhancing vision clarity.
Closing the Flap
The corneal flap is carefully repositioned. It will heal and reattach naturally without the need for stitches.
Is LASIK Right for You?
Not everyone is a suitable candidate for LASIK. Here are the criteria that need to be met:
Your Journey to Free from Glasses & Contact Lenses
Examination
Before your procedure, we will conduct a thorough examination to ensure you are in the best condition for treatment.
Procedure
Your treatment takes only a few minutes and is simple and stress-free. Relax and let us take care of everything.
Recovery
We will monitor your post-treatment recovery closely to ensure a smooth process, so you can enjoy your new, clearer vision as soon as possible.
My LASIK Experience: Patient Testimony
From the beginning of communication, pick-up and drop-off service & staff service is very satisfying! My vision is sharper, Sports are more comfortable so I can freely not have to wear glasses or contact lenses.
The decision to go for Smile Pro is truly a decision I will never regret. Now I am more ready to be more active in my activities comfortably and confidently without glasses.
The doctors at Mayapada Eye Center are very professional and expert. The operation was fast, smooth and the results were very satisfying!
Mayapada Eye Centre Very nice & friendly especially for the doctor and staff. The facilities are very good, it deserves a 5 star rating!
I can see well and I don't feel any pain. Everything went well. Thank you Mayapada Eye Center 🙂
Frequently Asked Questions
Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK) is a laser vision correction procedure effective for treating myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), astigmatism, and presbyopia.
It involves creating a small flap in the cornea with a microkeratome, followed by reshaping the cornea using an excimer laser. This reshaping allows light to focus more accurately on the retina, resulting in clearer vision.
The cost of LASIK at Mayapada Eye Centre varies based on individual needs and eye conditions. Please contact us for an estimated cost.
SMILE, or Small Incision Lenticule Extraction, is the latest innovation in laser eye surgery. This minimally invasive procedure corrects vision problems like myopia and astigmatism.
Essentially, a laser creates a lens-shaped layer beneath the eye’s surface, which is then removed through a small opening made by the same laser, reshaping the eye for better vision.
SMILE PRO is an advanced version of the SMILE procedure, utilizing the state-of-the-art VISUMAX 800® laser technology.
This advancement reduces the laser duration to just 10 seconds, minimizing patient anxiety and enhancing the overall safety of the procedure.
We use the ZEISS VisuMax® femtosecond laser, the first and only laser approved for performing SMILE PRO.
This technology creates a lenticule and an incision smaller than 6 mm within the intact cornea, significantly reducing side cuts by up to 80% and cap cuts by up to 30% compared to traditional LASIK flaps
Candidates for SMILE PRO are individuals seeking an alternative to glasses and contact lenses, with myopia between ≥ -1.0 D and ≤ -8.0 D.
Ideal candidates should also have a refractive cylinder of ≤ -0.5 D and a maximum MRSE of ≤ -8.25 D.
Like all vision correction options, SMILE carries some risks. However, SMILE is a proven and safe method, with over 750,000 procedures performed worldwide. Unlike other methods, SMILE doesn’t require a flap, eliminating flap-related complications.
Potential complications, similar to other corneal refractive procedures like LASIK and PRK, include infection, DLK, interface inflammation, suction loss during surgery, epithelial abrasion, perforated cap, temporary dryness, corneal edema, retained lenticule, and ectasia.
Patients typically resume normal activities the next day after SMILE PRO. Without a flap, patients can wear makeup sooner and usually swim within a week.
Most patients notice clearer vision within one to two weeks and can drive and participate in daily activities during this period.
SMILE PRO corrects myopia, astigmatism, or both but is not currently an option for hyperopia. Factors like the degree of refractive error, corneal curvature, and thickness are considered.
Your profession and hobbies, especially if you engage in contact sports, are also important. A thorough eye examination will determine if you’re a suitable candidate.
Recovery times vary, but most patients see improvements in one to two days, with vision stabilizing within a week. A few days after treatment, patients can typically drive, work, and participate in sports without glasses or contact lenses.
SMILE, available since 2011 and evolving into SMILE PRO, is the latest in laser vision correction. Recognized by medical trade associations, its popularity is growing, with over 2,500 surgeons performing millions of treatments worldwide.
Femtosecond laser technology, used in Femto-LASIK and cataract surgery, is clinically proven. SMILE PRO, the latest development using this technology, has been in clinical studies since 2007 and commercially available since 2011.
Early SMILE patients have been monitored for over ten years, and the procedure is now performed in more than 80 countries.
Both LASIK and SMILE PRO are proven methods with high satisfaction rates. SMILE PRO is less invasive and has a lower risk of post-surgical infection or temporary dry eye syndrome.
LASIK offers slightly quicker visual recovery. Your surgeon can recommend the best treatment based on your refractive errors, eye conditions, and anatomy.
Costs for SMILE PRO and LASIK can vary due to the different laser technologies used and are determined by each clinic individually.
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