LASIK surgery 06 Nov 2026 By Dr. Akshay Mitra 3 min read 5 views

What makes the LASIK procedure the best choice for corrective eye surgery?

You cannot just refer to LASIK surgery as the only choice for vision correction. This surgical option is categorized as elective surgery. With time, the demand for Lasik Surgery in Punjab is increasing to a great extent. No doubt, when you choose to get the surgery from the best Eye Hospital Punjab you will be benefited in several ways. If you are someone who wants to say BYE to your glasses or contact lenses, then this is the option that you need to opt for. YES! It is right to say that the LASIK procedure remains the best choice for someone who is looking to get corrective eye surgery. If you don’t know in detail about the treatment, then here in this blog we are going to mention everything to you. What do you need to know about the LASIK procedure? LASIK procedure helps to focus on the eye elements which helps the different patient to get benefits like:

Correction for nearsightedness (myopia)

Farsightedness (hyperopia)

Astigmatism

During the procedure, the flap is accessed in the cornea and the surgeon will reshape it by using the inner cornea through the excimer laser. Through the ultraviolet laser, the corneal tissue is removed and then the cornea gets steeper or flatter which makes it easier to perform the vision correction. What happens during the diagnosis? Before LASIK, the doctor is going to perform a detailed eye examination to make sure you are an ideal candidate. Bear in mind, not every individual can undergo the surgery, so this is the reason the surgeon will check the following factors:

Check the shape

The thickness of the cornea

Pupil Size

Refractive errors

Eye moistness

What happens during the LASIK surgery? Well! The LASIK procedure takes around 10 minutes per eye. Before the surgery, local anesthesia is given in which eye drops are instilled and then sedative is given so that you can feel relaxed. Your eyelid is helped open through a suction ring. All the precise adjustments are made by seeing everything on the monitor. What does the LASIK recovery seem like? Following the surgery, you can rest for some time and the doctor is going to keep a close check on your condition & after that you are allowed to go back home. Make sure to ask someone to take you back home as you are under the effect of anesthesia. Following the surgery you can expect:

Itching

Burning

Both these things are normal and these will fade away with time. Your vision will get blurry or hazy after the surgery. Although, the next morning you can see clearly. It is better to not get involved in any sort of strenuous regime. Make sure that you do everything as told by the doctor because only this way you can expect to see the best results. Book your initial consultation If you have any questions in your mind, then make sure to seek assistance from our eye doctor. Only after the consultation and after getting a better understanding of your situation will you be given a customized treatment plan.

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Authored by Dr. Akshay Mitra

Vitreo-Retina & Refractive Specialist (MBBS, MS, FVR) • Mitra Eye Hospital

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Distinguished Vitreo-Retina and Refractive Surgeon specializing in Blade-Free Femto Cataract, Contoura Vision LASIK, and advanced retinal microsurgeries with extensive surgical experience.

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