WHAT TO EXPECT AND DO AFTER LASIK TREATMENT
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WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER LASIK..
In general, you have a very high chance of achieving 6/12 vision or better after refractive surgery. More than 95 percent of people who’ve undergone lasik eye surgery no longer need to depend on their glasses or contact lenses most of the time. Your results will depend on your specific refractive error and other factors. People with a low-moderate grade of nearsightedness tend to have the most success with refractive surgery. People with a high degree (over 6) of farsightedness along with high astigmatism have less predictable results..
WHAT TO EXPECT?
- In the first day following LASIK, is normal for your vision to be blurry, you feel sensitive to light and teary . This should subside by the evening to a large extent, and disappear within the first few days
- In the following day, you can normally carry out all your visual tasks and regular life activities (excluding some sports mentioned below). Complete visual recovery can take anywhere from 1-6 months.
- Occasional dry sensation of the eyes is common in the first few months after LASIK. That is why we usually advise instilling artificial preservative-free eye drops during this period.
- Some people experience night glare and haloes around light. Dr Khalil, however is noticing that this complaint has become much less with his LASIK patients probably due to modifications in the technique and newer technology.
- Scratchiness in the first few days. Patches of red or pink in the white of the eye are common in the first days. They are caused by the microkeratome suction and disappear completely by fewdays-2 weeks.
- Your eyelids may be slightly swollen in the first day.
- Reading may be difficult, initially (If you are over 40 reading glasses may be necessary.
GUIDELINES AFTER LASIK
Here are the suggestions that are given to patients regarding post-operative care and expectations:
- Use your sunglasses to lessen the glare in the first day
- Relax for the rest of the day following your procedure, sleep if possible.
- Use the prescribed eye drops as directed (after first post-op visit).
- It is unusual to have marked discomfort after the procudure, but if this happens, use Panadol or aspirin for any discomfort.
- If a contact lens is used, (Dr Khalil will tell you if it is. do not remove it till the following day visit.
- DO NOT rub your eyes vigorously for at least three months (Eyes take as long as six months to completely heal. Rubbing disturbs the tissues and delays the healing process and could even cause dislocation of the corneal cap).
- Refrain from any sporting or water activities for a 2 week period. Diving should be postponed till 4 weeks
- Avoid wearing eye make-up for 2-3 weeks after your procedure. (Removing make-up could initiate rubbing).
- Refrain from any heavy lifting, straining, or become sweaty or dirty for a 2-3 week period. (Sweat or dirt in the eyes could initiate rubbing).
The success rates are astoundingly high. Patients are encouraged to have
a detailed consultation with Dr Khalil prior to the day of surgery.
a detailed consultation with Dr Khalil prior to the day of surgery.
For the best results of LASIK, at Dr Khalil Eye Clinic you will be well tested to ensure suitability
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We offer a wide range of eye care procedures
Comprehensive Eye Consultation
When you come to Dr Khalil Eye Clinic, you will have a full eye consultation, with comprehensive evaluation and discussion regarding your eye condition. Dr Ahmad Khalil will then give you advice on recommended investigations if needed and best course of management
Modern Cataract Surgery
Modern cataract surgery is truly a miracle of modern medicine. Thanks to huge leaps in both technique and technology, it has reached a new pinnacle of success. If your vision has faded as a result of cataracts, your likelihood of recovering more youthful vision with an operation to remove the cataract
Glaucoma and its Surgery
In recent years, the tools available for treating glaucoma, has undergone a phenomenal expansion, thanks to the development of new medicines, and new surgical techniques and devices. All has contributed immensely to the fight against this impeccable disease
Congenital Glaucoma
Dr Khalil has been fighting congenital glaucoma since 1998. He successfully operated more than 1200 cases, one of the highest figures internationally for this rare disease....As he is pioneering a successful surgical technique for the management of the difficult glaucoma in the newborn and infants
Laser Vision Correction
Today’s active lifestyle demands for visual performance that we can rely on, night and day, free of glassed and contact lenses. Some professions simply can not go well with glasses or contact lenses, like pilots, professional sportspeople and others. LASIK can offer glasses free excellent vision to most refractive vision errors
ICL Implantation
For higher levels of short- or long-sightedness or if the cornea is not suitable for LASIK vision correction, phakic lens implantation become the procedure of choice. Though the costier, the ICL has been demonstrated to obtain better visual outcomes compared to Lasik for higher degrees of errors
Keratoconus and Corneal Ectasia
Management of the conical cornea or keratoconus has made revolutionary leaps in past few years, mainly by the introduction of corneal cross linking (CXL), new surgical modalities like intra-corneal rings, and deep lamellar keratoplasty or corneal grafting.
Keratoplasty, Corneal Transplantation
Cornea transplant, or Keratoplasty, is a highly refined surgery, replacing a diseased and opaque cornea with a clear donor cornea. Keratoplasty can restore vision, reduce pain and improve the appearance of a diseased cornea
Laser Treatment of the retina
The laser is an instrument that produces a pure, high-intensity beam of light energy. The laser light can be precisely focused onto the retina (the light sensing tissue at the back of the eye), selectively treating the desired area while leaving the surrounding tissues untouched.
Anti-VEGF Intravitreal Injections
An intravitreal injection is a procedure to place a medication directly into the space in the back of the eye called the vitreous cavity, near the retina. This is commonly used to treat retinal diseases such as diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, macular edema, and retinal vein occlusion
Squint, strabismus
Though it happens more frequently among younger populations, it may also appear later in life. The misalignment may be permanent or it may be temporary, occurring occasionally, and can be in any direction: inward, outward, upward or downward. If the child is not treated at the appropriate time