Your doctor will first numb your eyes to prevent you from feeling any discomfort. They will then create a flap in the front part of the eye, allowing them to access the cornea and reshape it using a laser. The flap will then be returned to its place, allowing your eyes to heal quickly and naturally.
Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) surgery can offer life-changing benefits to patients. It helps provide clear vision and reduce dependency on corrective lenses. It can also be used to treat cataracts, particularly through the VICTUS Femtosecond Laser. If you’re considering getting LASIK surgery in the Philippines, speaking with our doctors at Asian Eye Institute is important. We can help determine the best course of action for achieving optimal vision.
The VICTUS Femtosecond Laser is an advanced, bladeless technology used at Asian Eye Institute for precise corneal flap creation during LASIK surgery. It ensures a highly accurate and safe procedure, contributing to excellent visual outcomes for patients seeking freedom from glasses and contacts.
Eye LASIK surgery primarily corrects common refractive errors such as myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), and astigmatism. By precisely reshaping the cornea, LASIK helps light focus correctly on the retina, significantly improving vision and reducing reliance on glasses or contact lenses for eligible patients.
The procedure typically takes only 10 to 15 minutes for both eyes. You’ll be at the clinic for approximately 1 to 2 hours total, including preparation and post-operative care.
No, LASIK is not painful. Numbing eye drops are used during the procedure, and most patients only feel slight pressure for a few seconds. After surgery, you may experience mild discomfort, dryness, or a gritty sensation, which usually resolves within one to two days.
Many patients notice clearer vision within 24 hours, though it may take a few days to a week for vision to fully stabilize. You’ll see improvements as your eyes heal and adjust to the reshaped cornea.
Side effects like dry eyes or glare at night are common but temporary. Serious complications are rare. We recommend regular follow-ups to ensure proper healing and manage any discomfort that may arise.
For most patients, the results are long-lasting. However, natural age-related changes to your eyes may still require reading glasses later in life.
