LASIK or Laser-Assisted
in situ Keratomileusis referred to as laser surgery of eye or for the
correction of different refractive errors-myopia, hypermetropia, and
astigmatism. Refractive errors are caused due to difference between the shape
of the cornea (curvature) and the length of the eye. Lasik Eye Surgery involves
reshaping the dome-shaped transparent cornea which is the front part of the
eye. It permits light traveling through cornea is properly focused onto the
retina located in the back of the eye. The ultimate goal of LASIK is to reshape
the cornea in order to improve visual acuity Lasik Eye Surgery provides a
permanent alternative to eyeglasses or contact lenses.
LASIK Eye Surgery
procedure
LASIK is an outpatient
surgical procedure. It normally takes 10 to 15 minutes for each eye. It
involves creating a flap of corneal tissue so that an excimer laser (an
ultraviolet laser)is used to precisely remove corneal tissue, giving it a new
shape so that light rays are focused clearly on the retina. Lasik Eye Surgery
is performed by an ophthalmologist who uses a laser or microkeratome to reshape
cornra. Once the reshaping is done, the surgeon replaces and secures the flap.
It does not require stitches. The cornea will naturally hold the flap in place.
What Are the Advantages
of LASIK Eye Surgery?
1) It corrects
refractive errors and Around 95% of patients will have their desired vision
after LASIK
2) Involves little
pain due to the numbing drops that are used.
3) Vision is corrected
immediately or by the day after LASIK surgery
4) No bandages or
stitches are required
5) After having
eye Lasik surgery, most patients have a melodramatic reduction in
eyeglass or contact lens reliance and many no longer need them at all.
Lasik Eye Surgery Cost
The cost of LASIK
varies. It ranges from $299 to $5,000 per eye. The national average cost
of Custom Bladeless LASIK (the type doctors and patients prefer for its
advanced safety) is about $2,000 per eye.
LASIK
Costs in Bangladesh
|
|
BDT
|
USD
|
|
Consultation
|
500.00
|
10.00
|
|
Pre-Lasik
Investigation
|
3,000.00
|
60.00
|
|
Lasik
Surgery (Both Eyes)
|
40,000.00
|
500.00
|
|
PRK (Both eyes)
|
35,000.00
|
450.00
|
|
PTK (Both eye)
|
30,000.00
|
400.00
|
|
Corneal Topography
|
1,000.00
|
20.00
|
|
Pachymetry (Both eye)
|
1,000.00
|
20.00
|
|
Biometry (Both eye)
|
2,000.00
|
40.00
|
LASIK Eye Surgery
Complications | LASIK Surgery Risks
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Corneal infection
·
Corneal scarring
·
Decrease in contrast
sensitivity
·
Dry eyes
·
Glare or haloes
·
Reduced vision
·
Scratchiness
·
Subconjunctival
hemorrhage
·
Epithelial ingrowth
·
Glaucoma
·
Corneal keratocytes
·
Retinal detachment
·
Retinal detachment
·
Uveitis
