During laser eye surgery, a laser is used to reshape the cornea or implant a corrective lens to improve vision and reduce dependence on glasses or contact lenses. These procedures are quick, bladeless, and performed using advanced technology, such as the VICTUS Femtosecond Laser by Bausch + Lomb, for maximum precision.
Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) is a procedure that involves creating a corneal flap and using a laser to reshape the cornea. It is fast, effective, and safe, and it promotes rapid recovery.
Supracor surgery is a variation of laser surgery designed to help presbyopic patients. Your surgeon will use laser beams to reshape your cornea and correct errors that affect near and distance vision.
Popular as a “no-touch procedure,” transepithelial photorefractive keratectomy (TransPRK) uses a special laser to reshape the cornea. A flap will not be created, so the epithelium remains intact.
Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) is a procedure that requires two types of lasers. The first is needed to ablate the corneal epithelium, while the second is used to reshape the cornea.
This procedure involves implanting a micro-thin lens into your eye. Both lenses (implanted and natural) work together to correct refractive errors. It is safe and requires a short recovery time.
LASIK and other refractive eye surgeries allow you to experience enhanced vision without relying on eyeglasses or contact lenses. These procedures are especially designed to be safe and effective, so they have an incredibly high success rate. They are also typically done in an outpatient setting and can be completed in just a few minutes.
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.
Laser eye surgeries at Asian Eye Institute, such as LASIK, Supracor, TransPRK, and PRK, are designed to correct various refractive errors. These procedures aim to reduce or eliminate the need for eyeglasses or contact lenses, allowing patients to experience enhanced vision.
LASIK involves creating a corneal flap and then using a laser to reshape the cornea, offering a fast recovery. TransPRK, on the other hand, is a “no-touch procedure” where a special laser directly reshapes the cornea without creating a flap, keeping the epithelium intact. Both are effective in correcting refractive errors.
Yes, laser eye surgeries like LASIK are specially designed to be safe and effective, boasting 100% success rate. They are typically performed as outpatient procedures and completed in just a few minutes, promoting rapid recovery for most patients.
While laser surgeries for eyes like LASIK are generally considered safe and effective with high global satisfaction rates, like any medical procedure, they do carry some potential risks and temporary side effects. These can include temporary dry eyes, glare, halos, or starbursts around lights, especially at night. In rare cases, more serious complications such as infection or vision changes can occur, though these are extremely uncommon. Your surgeon will discuss all potential risks with you during your consultation.
During the laser eye surgery procedure, your eyes will be numbed with anesthesia, so you should not feel any pain. You might experience a sensation of pressure or mild discomfort during the brief procedure. After the surgery, some patients may report mild irritation, tearing, or a foreign body sensation for a few hours, but significant pain is uncommon and can be managed with prescribed or over-the-counter pain relievers.
Your eligibility for eye laser surgery will be determined by our ophthalmologists after a comprehensive eye examination. We consider your age, the stability of your refractive error, corneal thickness, and overall eye health. Certain medical conditions, eye diseases, as well as pregnancy may make you unsuitable for the procedure. Our doctors will thoroughly assess your eyes to determine if you are a good candidate for LASIK or other vision correction surgeries.
