LASIK corrects short-sightedness, long-sightedness, and astigmatism by reshaping the cornea with a laser. The surgeon lifts a thin flap on the surface, the laser removes a precise amount of tissue underneath, and the flap is laid back without stitches. It takes a few minutes per eye with numbing drops and suits adults with a stable prescription and healthy corneas.

For those considering LASIK surgery in Mumbai, Apex first checks corneal mapping, thickness, pupil size and dry eye. Patients with thin or irregular corneas, keratoconus or an unstable prescription are advised on other options. Most people see clearly within a day or two and use lubricating drops for a few weeks while follow-up visits check healing. Apex is also an eye hospital in Mumbai for laser eye surgery.

How the Procedure Can Help

LASIK has a long clinical record for reducing or removing dependence on spectacles, with quick visual recovery and little discomfort.

Risks and Considerations

LASIK is not appropriate for everyone. Dry eye, night glare and halos are common early on and usually settle. Under- or over-correction may need an enhancement, and, rarely, flap problems or weakening of the cornea can occur. Reading glasses are still needed from the mid-forties. Risks are discussed with each patient before consent.