Refractive Surgeries 06 Nov 2026 By Dr. Akshay Mitra 3 min read 5 views

Which are the predominantly effective kinds of Laser Refractive Surgeries?

LASIK as we all know is the trending procedure these days. People are considering it as a blessing for the eyes. You will be astonished to know that the LASIK surgeries in Punjab are rapidly increasing these days. Keeping in mind the individualistic conditions, there is an invention of so many LASIK refractive surgeries. In today's blog, we are going to talk about laser refractive surgeries which are being performed in the different eye hospitals in Punjab. So let us begin with our blog:

Surface Laser Treatments

Following are the most predominant kinds of advanced surface ablation refractive surgery:

LASEK

Epi LASEK

All the mentioned techniques make use of the excimer laser. This laser is accountable for altering the shape of the cornea considering the front surface. Benefitting Points

It does not involve the creation of the flap.

It helps in the perseverance of the tissue.

LASIK surgery

With the LASIK procedure, a thin flap is created on the cornea. It is usually done with a microkeratome. It is accountable for exposing the underlying tissue. After that, the LASIK specialists make use of an excimer laser which can help in the reshaping of the cornea in a perfectly unique pattern (in the case of every patient. Benefitting Points

These do have the consistent thickness

This surgery does not let your flap emerge complicated

It is a superb option for patients suffering from the extremely thin and curved cornea

You may not feel the need to take up the touch-up surgery.

ReLEX SMILE surgery During this kind of surgery, the surgeons do not make any kind of flap. This surgery aims at removing the thin layer of the cornea with the SMILE. SMILE is one of the specialised & the most advanced kinds of modern procedure which is known to treat all kinds of refractive errors. Laser Blended Vision It is the most suitable treatment for those who are having an age-related vision disorder which is known as presbyopia. With age, the lens of the eyes starts losing its flexibility. With this, our ability to focus on the nearby things gets deteriorated. Benefitting points

It is a tailor-made procedure that is based on the individual requirements of the person.

It is one of the minimally invasive procedures that require the quickest recovery.

Did you know? What is FEMTO LASIK SURGERY? FEMTO Laser eye surgery is a completely bladeless LASIK kind of surgery. It requires two stages for completion. Laser systems It makes use of the two kinds of laser systems as follow;

Ultramodern

Ultraprecise

Suitability This kind of LASIK surgery is particularly suitable for those patients who do have an extremely thin cornea. It is the reason that the laser is accountable for creating the minimally thin flap. Bottom Line Do you want to know these laser refractive surgeries in detail? If yes, then please let us know. We shall be glad to share the comprehensive information with you in this regard.

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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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