A Complete Guide To Lasik Treatment In Kuwait

LASIK is a common laser eye surgery for treating hyperopia, myopia, and astigmatism. Similar to other kinds of laser refractive surgeries, it reshapes the cornea of the eyes that allow the light to enter the eye to focus on the retina without contact lenses or glasses. It is a pain-free surgery and takes only about 15 minutes for treating both eyes. You can get instant vision improvement and shall stabilize within 24 hours.

Why is LASIK performed?

LASIK surgery is an option to correct any one of the following vision problems:

·         Myopia

When the eyeball is longer compared to normal or when a cornea curves sharply, the light rays focus on the retina and also blur the distant vision. You might see the objects clearly, which are close but not the objects that are far away.

·         Hyperopia

If you have a short eyeball or your cornea is flat then the light does not focus on the retina but behind the retina. It makes near vision and at times the distant vision blurred.

·         Astigmatism

When the cornea flattens or curves unevenly then it leads to astigmatism that disrupts the focus of distant and near vision.

When you consider LASIK surgery from Kuwait Lasik Center, you are already wearing contact lenses or glasses. Your eye surgeon shall discuss with you whether LASIK surgery or any other refractive procedure is the option that shall work for you.

Preparing for LASIK surgery

Before LASIK surgery, you shall have to meet with the eye surgeon or a coordinator who shall discuss what you can expect during as well as after the procedure. Your medical history shall be evaluated during the session and your eyes shall be examined completely.

The primary tests include measuring corneal mapping, corneal thickness refraction, pupil dilation, and eye pressure. After you have performed the initial evaluation, you shall meet the eye surgeon and he shall answer the questions that you might have. Thereafter, you should schedule an appointment for this procedure.

If you wear rigid contact lenses, avoid wearing them for a minimum of 3 weeks prior to the evaluation. You should not wear other kinds of contact lenses for a minimum of 3 days before the evaluation. Bring the eyeglasses so that eye surgeons can review your prescription.

What can you expect post a LASIK surgery?

After LASIK surgery, your eyes shall be temporarily dry though you might not feel it. The eye doctor shall give you eye drops for preventing inflammation and infection. Eyedrops shall make your eyes moist. The drops might result in momentary vision blurring and a slight burn. Use the eye drops that are approved by doctors.

The healing happens immediately after LASIK surgery. Vision might be hazy and blurred during the first day though most patients shall see improved vision within the first few days of the surgery. The follow-up post LASIK surgery differs from one eye surgeon to another. Revisit the doctor after 24-48 hours of the surgery for an evaluation and also at a regular interval within the initial six months.  

A final word of advice

LASIK offers improved vision without contact lenses and glasses. You have a good chance to achieve a 20/25 vision or a better vision post-refractive surgery. Most of the patients who have undergone this surgery will not have to use contact lenses or glasses for their daily activities. When the matter involves LASIK surgery, you should consider the factors mentioned here and ensure you have set realistic expectations. You can talk to an eye doctor at Kuwait Lasik Center and have your queries answered.