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>> What is LASIK?

LASIK, short for Laser Assisted in Situ Keratomileusis, is a surgical procedure to replace glasses that uses a cool ( non-thermal ) beam of light to gently reshape the cornea---the surface of the eye –to improve vision. The laser removes microscopic bits of tissue to flatten the cornea (for nearsightedness or myopia ), steepen the cornea ( for farsightedness or hyperopia ), and/or smooth out the corneal irregularities ( for astigmatism ).In most cases, the thickness of the layer of corneal tissue removed by the laser is less than the thickness of a human hair.

>> Who can have LASIK

Nearsighted ( Myopia )

-1.00 to -12.00 Diopters

Farsighted ( Hyperopia )

+1.00 to + 7.00 Diopters

Astigmatism

1.00 to 7.00 Diopters

18 years of age or older

LASIK after 40 years of age can be done but needs good explanation from the doctor.

Before having LASIK, a complete eye examination (Pre-LASIK Exam.) is done to determine the fitness of the candidate.

Before coming for Pre-LASIK tests a contact lens wearer must stop wearing lenses at least for three days earlier.

>> How LASIK is done

Before: You'll need a complete eye examination by your refractive surgeon. A preliminary eye exam may be performed by a referring doctor. Take your eye prescription records with you to the exams. Your doctor will


	Dilate your pupils to fine-tune your prescription
	Examine your eyes to make sure they're healthy. This includes a glaucoma test and a retina exam
	Take the following measurements

		The curvature of your cornea and the size of your pupils
		The topography of your eyes to make sure you do not have an irregular astigmatism or a cone-shaped cornea — a condition called Keratoconus
		The pachymetry — or thickness of your cornea. You need to have enough tissue left after your corneas have been reshaped


	Ask you to sign an informed consent form after a thorough discussion of the risks, benefits, alternative options and possible complications. Don't sign until you understand everything about the operation
	If your doctor doesn't think LASIK is right for you, you might consider getting a second opinion; however, if the opinion is the same, believe it

If you qualify for surgery, your doctor may tell you to stop wearing your contact lenses for a while before the surgery is scheduled because contacts can temporarily change the shape of the cornea. Your cornea should be in its natural shape the day of surgery. Your doctor also may tell you to stop wearing makeup, lotions or perfume for a few days before surgery. These products can interfere with the laser treatment or increase the risk of infection after surgery

During: LASIK is an outpatient surgical procedure. The only anesthetic is an eye drop that numbs the surface of the eye. The surgery takes 10 to15 minutes for each eye but the actual laser application is around 30 second for each eye. Usually both eyes are done during the same procedure. One eye at a time can also be done if the patient wants



	The Surgical Procedure: A special device cuts a hinged flap of thin corneal tissue off the outer layer of the eyeball (cornea) and the flap is lifted out of the way. The laser reshapes the underlying corneal tissue, and the surgeon replaces the flap, which quickly adheres to the eyeball. There are no stitches, no injections and no bandages

After: Healing is relatively fast, but you may want to take a few days off after the surgery. Be aware that:

	You may experience a mild burning or sensation for a few hours after surgery. *Do not* rub your eye(s). Your doctor can prescribe a painkiller, if necessary, to ease the discomfort.
	Your vision probably will be blurry the day of surgery, but it will improve considerably by the next day when you return for a follow-up exam.
	If you experience aggravating or unusual side effects, report them to your doctor immediately
	Do not drive until your vision has improved enough to safely do so.
	Avoid swimming for four weeks after surgery

>> LASIK after age of 40

It is a very important subject as many of our patients are of presbyopic age that is above 40

After 40 we develop a separate power for near vision apart from the distance one. Though LASIK can correct only one power, still there are lots of different techniques by which LASIK can satisfy most of the people, both for near and distance but that needs a good explanation to you by your surgeon. And that is best done in the examination room along with a test as it is done during prescribing your glasses by your eye doctor. So it is better to make an appointment with your LASIK surgeon and understand it properly before you go for this procedure

>> Re-treatments

Very rarely a second procedure may be needed but that is free of charge if done within a year

>> What It Costs


	Registration	Tk. 500/-
	Pre-Lasik Investigation	Tk. 3,000/-
	Lasik Surgery ( Both Eyes)	Tk. 45,000/-
	PRK (Both eyes)	Tk. 49,000/-
	PTK (Both Eyes)	Tk. 34,000/-

Before undergoing LASIK treatment a thorough eye checkup will be made, which is called Pre-Lasik Investigation and if the patient is found suitable then he/she may go under LASIK surgery.


	Corneal Topography	Tk. 1,500/-
	Pachymetry	Tk. 1,500/-
	Biometry	Tk. 500/-
	Consultation	Tk. 600/-

Why Us

Your New Lifestyle

We have Highly Experienced Surgeons: Your eyes will be cared for by some of the leading surgeons in the country
One of the Safest Technologies: Allegretto wave is a clinically proven, FDA approved laser technology which will be used for your procedure
Trust: Trust is our investment
Personalized Care: Our highly trained professionals will work with you to offer our best
Affordability: Comparing the world market and the cost of the machines and establishment we can boldly say that we are the cheapest and you are to judge

People consider LASIK for a variety of reasons. Instantly you get rid of your dependency on glasses and contact lenses, which will allow many people to more freely pursue their hobbies, sports and other career activities
It is also useful for mothers of young children and frequent travelers

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:: How to recover smoothly after a Lasik surgery ::

Be sure to follow your doctor's post surgery instructions.

Immediately after surgery most doctors will require you to rest in the office for a while and then send you home to sleep for several hours. Most people experience several hours of discomfort after surgery. A mild pain reliever is good at relieving the pain and discomfort. Your eyes will also feel itchy and you may have the impulse to scratch or rub your eyes. DON'T! There is a small chance that you could dislodge the corneal flap made by the doctor during surgery. This may be very harmful for your sight. So DO NOT RUB OR SCRATCH YOUR EYES! You may also notice sensitivity to light, but that goes away after a couple of days.

You need to avoid exercising and any strenuous activities. If you have a job that requires you to lift anything heavy or where you do a lot of moving around or if you work in a place with lots of dust, it is highly recommended that you take a couple days off to allow your eyes to heal.

Contact sports should also be avoided for several weeks

During the first six months be prepared to visit your doctor on a regular basis for checkups to make sure you are healing fine. During the first six months your vision will fluctuate before finally stabilizing. Some dry eye may occur and your doctor can give you eye drops to counteract the dry eye. This is because your tear ducts may not be able to compensate for the new shape of your eye, so it does not produce enough moisture to keep the eye comfortable. You should contact your doctor at the first sign of irritation or blurred vision. Timing is important when dealing with the negative side effects of Lasik. The best advice is to follow everything your doctor says. If you can make it through the first six months with no problems, chances are your eyes will do fine from then on.