What are the options available for residual power following LASIK?
With the advent of the excimer laser, refractive surgery is opening up new life style choices to people who were previously dependent on spectacles or contact lenses for clear vision. LASIK laser technology allows for an unparalleled degree of precision and predictability of outcome, and is the outpatient surgical technique of choice for the treatment of myopia, astigmatism and hypermetropia (short sight and long sight). It is fast gaining in popularity, both in India and around the world. Over a million people have undergone LASIK procedure all over the world. The technique has been well proven to be safe and effective with excellent results since its introduction from 1989. Here are some of the often-asked queries about LASIK. Who can benefit from LASIK? The ideal candidate for LASIK is anybody above 18 years of age without any major eye disease. In addition to having a healthy cornea, patients must not have had a significant change in their glass prescription in the last 12 months.
