In this blog, we are going to mention the different types of laser eye surgery that you can undergo at the best eye hospital Punjab. At present, the demand for Lasik Surgery in Punjab is at its peak because of the benefits it provides and how effective the treatment is.

LASIK

Who is a suitable candidate for LASIK?

LASIK surgery is suggested for patients who are diagnosed with myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, and presbyopia.

LASIK stands for Laser-Assisted In-Situ Keratomileusis which is in high demand because of the reason it is included as the refractive surgery. Moreover, the patient can recover quickly after the surgery and experiences minimal discomfort. Studies have shown that around 90% of the patients prefer to get this treatment because of the reason it can make the vision 20/20.

Moreover, the blade-free approach is what increases comfort. The technique is so advanced that within 15 seconds the flap is completed. Following the surgery, you will be able to carry out all your daily activities without any problem.

PRK

Who is a suitable candidate for PRK?

Patients diagnosed with presbyopia, astigmatism, and myopia.

PRK stands for Photo Refractive Keratectomy which is the original type of laser eye surgery. Although, LASIK surgery has taken its place still it is suggested in some cases for patients dealing with thin cornea. At present, this approach is blade-free and it can address the eye problem.

This surgery was the first option to solve the vision problem and with PRK the cornea is reshaped. But, with this, the recovery will take longer than the LASIK.

ASA

Who is the ideal candidate for ASA?

ASA is suggested to patients who have astigmatism, presbyopia, and myopia.

ASA stands for Advanced surface ablation and this surgery is kind of the same as PRK but the approach used with this is more advanced for relapsing the cornea.

LASEK

Who is the ideal candidate for LASEK?

LASEK is suggested to the patients who are diagnosed with Astigmatism, presbyopia, and myopia.

LASEK stands for Laser-Assisted Sub-Epithelial Keratomileusis which is kind of the same as PRK. Once the laser is done, the epithelial tissue is going to reposition itself into its place, and then the bandage contact lens is placed so that the eye can heal.

EPI-LASIK

Who is the ideal candidate for the EPI-LASIK?

Patients who are diagnosed with presbyopia, astigmatism, and myopia.

EPI-LASIK is kind of another version for the PRK. The difference lies in the way the laser is produced. This procedure came into existence in the 2000s and this would be suitable for the patients who have thin cornea and tissue was not available in the sufficient amount. After 1 week of getting the surgery, you can drive.

SMILE

Who is the ideal candidate for the SMILE?

Patients diagnosed with high myopia are suitable candidates for this.

SMILE stands for Small Incision Lenticule Extraction which is a new approach. The procedure is blade-free and there is the use of just one laser. In addition, it uses the femtosecond which helps to reshape the tissue present in the cornea.

Consult the eye doctor

To understand better which laser surgery is best for your eye problem, book your initial consultation with our eye doctor.