For many people, spectacles are a necessity. However, for those with an active lifestyle, particularly individuals involved in sports and performing arts, they can sometimes be a hindrance.
Refractive surgery is an elective cosmetic surgery to correct refractive errors due to myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism, which cause focusing problems, thereby eliminating the need for glasses. It is generally performed as an outpatient procedure, typically taking 5–10 minutes per eye and there are various types of refractive surgery.
One approach is flap-based surgery, such as Femtosecond LASIK. The surgeon creates a thin flap in the cornea, the transparent front surface of the eye, and uses a laser to reshape the underlying tissue before repositioning the flap. Advanced technologies such as Contoura Vision and WaveLight Plus use detailed measurements of the eye to plan more customised treatment.
Another option is lenticule-based surgery, such as SMILE, SILK and SmartSight. In these procedures, a laser creates a tiny piece of tissue, called a lenticule, within the cornea. The surgeon removes it through a small incision without creating a flap, changing the cornea’s shape to correct vision.
TransPRK is a surface-based procedure that reshapes the cornea without creating a flap. The treatment can be performed without direct instrument contact, suction or a blade.
For people who are not suitable candidates for laser vision correction, an Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL) may be an alternative. This corrective lens is implanted inside the eye, in front of the natural lens.
“Not everyone is suitable for every procedure. A comprehensive eye examination, including an assessment of corneal shape, thickness, prescription stability and overall eye health, is essential before treatment. This also allows for complete customisation according to patients’ eyes and visual needs ” says Prof. Dr. Rohit Shetty, a renowned refractive surgeon and Director of Narayana Nethralaya Eye Hospitals. Make an informed choice and take your first step towards freedom from glasses.
Refractive surgery is an elective cosmetic surgery to correct refractive errors due to myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism, which cause focusing problems, thereby eliminating the need for glasses. It is generally performed as an outpatient procedure, typically taking 5–10 minutes per eye and there are various types of refractive surgery.
One approach is flap-based surgery, such as Femtosecond LASIK. The surgeon creates a thin flap in the cornea, the transparent front surface of the eye, and uses a laser to reshape the underlying tissue before repositioning the flap. Advanced technologies such as Contoura Vision and WaveLight Plus use detailed measurements of the eye to plan more customised treatment.
Another option is lenticule-based surgery, such as SMILE, SILK and SmartSight. In these procedures, a laser creates a tiny piece of tissue, called a lenticule, within the cornea. The surgeon removes it through a small incision without creating a flap, changing the cornea’s shape to correct vision.
TransPRK is a surface-based procedure that reshapes the cornea without creating a flap. The treatment can be performed without direct instrument contact, suction or a blade.
For people who are not suitable candidates for laser vision correction, an Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL) may be an alternative. This corrective lens is implanted inside the eye, in front of the natural lens.
“Not everyone is suitable for every procedure. A comprehensive eye examination, including an assessment of corneal shape, thickness, prescription stability and overall eye health, is essential before treatment. This also allows for complete customisation according to patients’ eyes and visual needs ” says Prof. Dr. Rohit Shetty, a renowned refractive surgeon and Director of Narayana Nethralaya Eye Hospitals. Make an informed choice and take your first step towards freedom from glasses.
