Best Laser Eye Surgery Doctors
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Dr. Ankita Rachuri
MS (Ophth), FIAS (Aravind Eye Institute)
7 Years Of ExperienceConsultant Ophthalmologist, Cataract & LASIK Surgeon
2 awards
Dr. Bhanu Prakash M
MS, Fellow (Cornea), FICO, FAICO (Refractive Surgery), FRCS
15 Years Of ExperienceSr. Consultant Cataract Cornea and Refractive Surgeon
FAQ’S
What Is the Best Laser Eye Surgery?
LASIK is the best known and most commonly performed.
Can you go blind from laser eye surgery?
Loss of vision from a laser eye surgery is very rare but certain side effects of LASIK eye surgery, particularly dry eyes and temporary visual problems such as glare, are fairly common. These usually clear up after a few weeks or months, and very few people consider them to be a long-term problem.
Who is not suitable for laser eye surgery?
The following conditions are not suitable for a laser eye surgery:
- Below 18 years of age
- Pregnant or nursing
- On prescription drugs
- Having dry eye syndrome
- Vision is not stable
- Unstable general health
- Having unrealistic expectations
- Pupils dilating more than 7mm in dark
- Patients with extreme levels of myopia and corneal thinning, or keratoconus
What is the alternative to laser eye surgery?
The four alternatives to traditional LASIK eye surgery are
- Â LASEK
- Â Phakic Intraocular Lens Implants
- Â Epi-LASIK
- Â Refractive Lens Exchange Surgery.Â
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If you have thin or flat corneas, LASEK is one of the best LASIK alternatives.