FAQ

Question 1

Is LASIK surgery covered by insurance?

Accepted Answer

LASIK treatment is not a cosmetic surgery, it is considered to be elective surgery. Such surgeries are covered by most insurance providers. Hence it is advised that you contact your insurance provider and get it discussed.

Question 2

What factors to consider while choosing a surgeon?

Accepted Answer

You should consider the following factors while choosing a surgeon for LASIK surgery:

Expertise & Experience.
Reputation/Reviews & Testimonials/Awards.
Education: MBBS, MS (Master of Surgery) in ophthalmology, MD (Doctor of Medicine) in ophthalmology.
Ensures sterilization of equipments & has required tools.

Question 3

What care should you take post LASIK surgery?

Accepted Answer

Ensure that you follow the below-mentioned steps while taking care of yourself post-operation:

Avoid driving right after surgery - you will have blurry vision & influence of anesthesia.
Wear protective eye shield for the recommended period and regularly use eye drops.
Avoid activities that exert pressure on your eyes, till 5 days post-surgery (tv/reading).
Avoid high-intensity activities for such time till the doctor gives you permission.

Question 4

How long is recovery for LASIK?

Accepted Answer

Below is a gist of what your timeline of recovery will look like:

Blurred vision for 6 - 24 hours post-surgery.
Unstable vision for 2-3 months.
Slightly dry eyes for 6 months where you will need eye drops.
After some weeks/months, you will be able to participate in contact sports/swimming/other strenuous activities, surgeon will inform as this varies.

Question 5

Can LASIK ruin your eyes or cause any damage?

Accepted Answer

Going by the trends, 96% patients with low/moderate nearsightedness, achieve improved vision after undergoing LASIK eye surgery.
Look out for following signs, and most can also be rectified:
- Seeing glares, hallos and/or double vision.
- Dry eyes persisting beyond 6 months.
- Blurred vision even after stipulated time.
- Vision loss, or reversal of vision quality to how it was pre-surgery.
- Abnormal tissue growth or infection.

Question 6

Who’s eligible for LASIK surgery and what are the pre-operative preparations?

Accepted Answer

LASIK surgery is best avoided, if you:
- Are afflicted by disease which causes cornea to thin & bulge, or family history of same.
- Have good eye sight/severe nearsightedness/age-related vision problems.
- Have large pupils or thin corneas.
- Participate in wrestling or any contact sports which can injure face.
- Recently observed changes in vision owing to hormonal disorder/pregnancy/lactation.
- Have prolonged dry eyes/eye disease/weakened immune system/autoimmune disorder.
Before operation, you may have to stop wearing lens if they affect shape of cornea.

Question 7

What is LASIK eye surgery? Does LASIK surgery permanently fix eyes?

Accepted Answer

LASIK eye surgery can fix myopia/hyperopia/astigmatism.
Following this surgery people may have to wear glasses while reading, but not all the time.
LASIK surgery delivers permanent outcomes.
Natural process of aging may change your vision even if you underwent this surgery.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is LASIK surgery covered by insurance?

What factors to consider while choosing a surgeon?

What care should you take post LASIK surgery?

How long is recovery for LASIK?

Can LASIK ruin your eyes or cause any damage?

Who’s eligible for LASIK surgery and what are the pre-operative preparations?

What is LASIK eye surgery? Does LASIK surgery permanently fix eyes?

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