The full form of LASIK is laser in-situ keratomileusis, which is a surgery done to correct visual problems. The common problems with the eyesight are myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), and astigmatism. This procedure uses laser to permanently change the shape of the cornea, which is the clear outer protective layer of the eye.
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I have hypermetropia of very high degree. Can it be corrected with surgery?
Query: Hello doctor,I am concerned about my eye health I have hypermetropia of very high degree. Can it be corrected with surgery? I am wearing high power specs for long would it have affected my eye health? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I could understand that you wanted to get an insight of the surgical options for correction of hypermetropia. Yes, there are many surgical options. All of them require these basic parameters like, central corneal thickness, endothelial cell count, anterior chamber de... Read Full »
What are the alternatives to LASIK for eye power correction?
Query: Hello doctor, I am male, 36 years old. I have eye powers 3.75 in my right eye and 2.75 in left eye both high cylinder. I have doctors prescription for glasses but after I bought the prescription glasses, I can read only for a few seconds and immediately printed text looks double. In the morning, I ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. By going through your query I could understand that you are not able to tolerate your glasses. Glasses even though they correct your vision, the muscle balance can be achieved only after a few weeks of adjustment. During this period the glasses are to be continuously wo... Read Full »