FAQs
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LASIK 1 night, on the next day, will be able to work.
Relax smile will have eye irritation for 3-4 hours, and LASIK will have eye irritation for 1 night.
PRK irritates the eyes for 2-3 days, and be able to work in 2-3 days.
Myopia or astigmatism value of 75 or more or less But it has the effect of making the vision worse. Affects daily life, for example, in the case of congenital farsightedness, and amblyopia at all distances, even if the eye value is less than 75.
LASIK is a permanent correction of myopia. If there have a take good care of your eyes, follow the 20-20-20 rule (look far 20 feet 20 seconds after looking close for 20 minutes), don't look too close, and don't come back short. However, if you use your eyes to look very closely, There may be a short-sight return. Most of the time, when resting, using close vision, it disappears for a short time.
After LASIK There will be a follow-up appointment with the doctor in 1 day, 1 week, and 1,3,6 month.
Soft contact lenses should be discontinued 3-7 days before eye examinations for LASIK.
After LASIK, refrain from contact with water for 7 days.
It can be used as normal.
Femto LASIK (FemtoLASIK) or ReLEx SMILE because it will save corneal tissue and the strength of the cornea is better than SBK LASIK.
Need to be rechecked. In case the cornea is not very thin, not much eyesight and normal corneal shape. It can do Femtolasik.
Yes, it can. LASIK is designed to correct myopia and astigmatism.
LASIK is to correct myopia and astigmatism to make it clearer. But it won't be as clear as normal people. Due to having a lazy eye.
LASIK cannot treat strabismus.
It can be done, but not recommended. Because the effect lasts only about 3-5 years, there may have to return to wearing glasses to see nearly as before.
From 18 years up to 40 years because there will be no age-related presbyopia.
LASIK can be done from the age of 18 years and over.
Decreased corneal strength and dry eye with LASIK. ReLEx SMILE has the least effect.
LASIK is not required if you already have cataracts because cataract surgery will reset your eyesight to 0 anyway.
If the Pterygium is small, it can be done. If the size is very large, Pterygium surgery is recommended before LASIK.
LASIK can be done like a normal person. But, wearing contact lenses for many years, Some people will have a thin cornea. There can't make LASIK.
Don't get exposed to water, smoke, or dust. Wear sunglasses during the day. At night, wear an eye shield, do not rub for seven days, and can swim one month after LASIK.
It should not rub your eyes regardless of whether you have LASIK or not. Because it can cause the cornea to shrink, apply a cold compress instead of rubbing it.
It can be done by 2 options;
- Correct all myopia, making farsightedness clear and using glasses for close looking or reading.
- Makes one eye see far away clearly. On the other side, look close clearly. When the two eyes are combined, Enough to see without using glasses (monovision).
Preparation before LASIK
- Stop wearing contact lenses at least 3-7 days before the assessment.
- Take a shower and wash your hair before LASIK.
- Wear a shirt that is easy to take off, front button.
- Refrain from perfume or cologne that smells.
- Bring 1 follower with you If it's not there, it's okay.
- Bring ID card and credit card to pay for expenses in case of wanting to pay by installments.
How to take care after LASIK
- 15-90 minutes after surgery, there may be pain and irritation in the eye, like sand or gravel in the eye. And there may be many tears. It is recommended to take painkillers every 4-6 hours and sleep at least 6 hours a day. In order to reduce irritation.
- After the surgery, the lid will be closed to prevent eye rubbing. Do not remove the cover until the next day.
- If the patient has long hair, The hair may touch the eyes. You should find a headband, tie your hair or attach a hair clip.
- Should wear sunglasses during the day and cover the eyes with an eye shield every night for seven nights to prevent accidentally rubbing the eyes.
- Avoid places with dust, cigarette smoke, and avoid getting water into your eyes for 7 days.
- Should refrain from using eyes continuously for a long time during the first 24 hours.
- Can swim 1 month after surgery.
Contraindications for LASIK
- Thin corneas or corneal effusions.
- The eyesight is still unstable.
- Autoimmune diseases such as Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
- Are pregnant or breast-feeding.
- Diabetes with poor sugar control.
- Some kind of genetic corneal disease.
- Have thyroid condition in the eye.
In the case of Pterygium, can it get LASIK?
Depending on the size and thickness of the pterygium. In the case of pterygium, that is not very large. Able to do Femtolasik.
But in the case of large Pterygium, having a blinding effect or causing astigmatism. Pterygium removal surgery should be performed first. And recuperate for at least one month in order for the cornea to return to its normal shape. Then gradually measure and prepare for LASIK. In order to get accurate eyesight and the best surgery results.
Long-term effects of LASIK on the eyes
LASIK is cutting into the cornea. And grinding the cornea to change its shape. As a result, the strength of the cornea is partially reduced.
Thin cornea after LASIK may cause the intraocular pressure to be measured less than it actually is. People who need to be careful with glaucoma may cause glaucoma to be detected later than people without LASIK.
In addition, the cornea that has changed shape after LASIK may result in the measurement of artificial intraocular lenses when cataract surgery is needed; it is not 100% accurate, but at present, new intraocular lens formulas have been developed to come to solve this problem perfectly.
Currently, LASIK has been widely used for over 20 years. It is considered a highly safe surgery with quick results and excellent visibility when properly assessed before being performed by a specialist ophthalmologist.
There are few long-term side effects. And has already been fixed by ophthalmic technology.
In the case of Farsightedness, can it get LASIK?
Presbyopia mixed with myopia can be done with Monovision .
Presbyopia by age that can be able to Presbyond LASIK.
By grinding the dominant cornea to allow some parts to see clearly in the middle distance, Some can see clearly in the distance, Non-Dominant eyesight. Some parts look closer clearly, and some parts look clearly in the middle.
When using two eyes, it can delay the wearing of long-sighted glasses for 4-5 years. However, due to grinding in the cornea in many parts, There may be some scattered light after the procedure.
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What should I do with conjunctival icterus?
- Wearing sunglasses. Avoid wind, sun, dust, bright light.