Questions on Laser eye Treatment , dry eye, keratoconus, Mumbai, India

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		Common LASIK FAQ'S and their answers. Includes queries asked by those travelling from abroad

Q		How soon after the surgery can we start watching TV, reading, using PC?

Q		If I was to undergo LASIK at your clinic, how long (max period) would I have to stay for in Bombay (I live in London)? I know there is a check-up the next day, after a week and after one month. What do most overseas patients do and what would you recommend?

Q		I currently reside in Australia. My main concern in terms of doing the eye surgery in India is that I will only be in India for a month. Hence, a 3 month followup is not possible. Also, I am concerned that if there is any correction to be done, i will again have to fly down to India. Also, most of the clinics here in Australia offer a 5 to 10 year warranty wherein they will corrected any regression in vision free of cost. And also, do you have a guarantee as well?

Q		I know you had mentioned you can make arrangements for your patients’ stay, if need be. What sort of accommodation do you offer? Is there any at the clinic or is it a particular Hotel you are affiliated with? What would be the approximate daily rates? How much notice is required?

Q		Are there any other risks involved with LASIK? If so, what are they?

Q		I am not married and therefore do need to be sure the LASIK is safe and I need to be able to look into a camera flash :)

Q		Are there any other restrictions apart from the ones mentioned in your leaflets?

Q		Someone mentioned that after pregnancy, due to hormonal changes, her number came back and therefore it is better to do LASIK after having kids. Does that happen in certain cases?

Q		What is the corneal-saving advantage of LASIK on the Concerto Laser?

Q		Is there a temporary loss of vision i.e. blackout during the procedure?

Q		What is the worse case scenario?

Q		The FDA website does mention quite a number of risks and complications which are frightening... What is the percentage of such cases?

Q		Rubbing of the eyes: Once the initial recovery period is over – say 1 month, it is but natural that we would be touching our eyes (washing, using eye makeup, threading…), swimming and rub them when they itch sometimes. E.g. sometimes, when the wind blows, a few strands of our hair can get into our eye. Would all that be ok and normal rubbing as long as it’s not such vigorous rubbing? If Lasik is meant to give us a new pair of eyes, it should not affect in the sense that our eyes should still be normal and healthy eyes after the 1st month, right? How quickly does the flap heal?

Q		After the one month visit, when is the next visit? 3 months? In the case where patients live overseas, what happens and where would they carry out routine checkups - at the opticians or with an eye surgeon/ophthalmologist at a clinic?

Q		Should coloured contact lenses be avoided for at least the first 6 months?

Q		What happens if someone has cataract later in life? I understand patients who’ve had Lasik can still be treated for cataract?

Q		What is Iris Recognition / Iris Registration? Is Eye Tracker the same?

Q		I have a thin cornea

Q		I have high numbers

Q		For the thin cornea, and the power I have, do you recommend EPILASIK and whether 100% correction can be obtained post EPILASIK or should I wear any glasses after the procedure?

Q		If I clear the above conditions, whether the procedure is safe and does not pose any problems in my future life. What is the life of this procedure? i.e. do I need to wear any glasses in future?

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