REFRACTIVE SURGERY

The clarity of our vision is dependent on the accurate focusing of light rays upon the retina the retina is the inner lining of the back of the eye that is sensitive of light ).but some times because of an imperfectly shaped eyeball, lens or cornea (the clear front portion of type eye through which we see), the light rays do not focus accurately on the retina , thereby result in improper vision. These focusing error are called "refractive error " and can be of several types such as myopia (nearsightedness) hyperopic (farsightedness) or astigmatism (distorted vision)

                      These error can be corrected by using non-surgical procedure like glass or contact lenses or surgical procedure like refractive surgery.

What is refractive Surgeryt is R

      Refractive surgery is an eye surgery designed to correct the  refractive (focusing) error in the eye. The surgery works by altering the shape of the corneaso that light rays can be focused directly on the retina . in many cases , the patoient's need for glasses or contact lenses is eliminated or dramatically reduced.

NOTE :  There are various surgical procedures like PRK (photorefractive       keratectomy), LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keraomileusis), LASEK (laser epithical keratomileusis), surface ablations 7 phakik intraocular (IOL) however,differtent doctors follow different procedure for refractive surgery.contact your doctor for information regarding the procedure best suited for you.

Who Is Eligible For Refractive surgery

1.  Near sighted , farsighted, or astigmatic person

2.  the number should be stable

3. you must have suffgicent thick cornea for safe treatment

4. you have no eye problem like macular degeneration , proliferive diabetic retinopathy

5. you have no health isue affecying your eyes.

After refractive surgery, you can enjoyed improve eyesight and reduced dependency on contact lenses or glasses  this can definitely be advantage in several ways:

               if you an athlete , swimmer or a sport person ,  improved unaided vision could enhance  your performance on field.

              If you are a myopic, ypu could be handicapped in an emergency when caught without your glasses this unaided vision ensure safely.

              improve appearance and self esteem

              Enhance lifestyle and career opportunities like any surgery, refractive surgery could be accompanied by some problems. the most common one is dry eye.

Do's and Don't for Post refractive Care:

Leave the protective shields over youe eye undisturbed. make sure not to rub or put pressure on your eye.

do not plan to drive home by yourself immediately after the surgery as your vision may be blurred.

Take a few day leave from work. restricted activity is usually advised.

to prevent infection and inflammation you will be given some eye drops, your doctor may also advise to use artificial tears to help lubricate the eye.

do not resume wearing a contact lenses in the operated eye, even if your vision is blurred, until as advised by your doctor.