Refractive surgery reshapes the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye, so that light focuses correctly on the retina and dependence on spectacles or contact lenses is reduced. It is considered for adults whose prescription has stayed stable and whose corneas are healthy and thick enough. For many people, this means glasses that fog up, slip during exercise or limit work can be set aside.

The refractive team at Apex evaluates each patient before any surgical decision. Corneal mapping, thickness measurement, pupil size, dry eye assessment and a discussion of the patient's visual needs form the basis of planning. For patients looking for LASIK surgery in Mumbai, LASIK is offered where the cornea is suitable, and surface-based or lenticule-based options are considered when it is not.

Risks include dry eye, night glare and halos, under- or over-correction and, rarely, weakening of the cornea. Surgery is not advised for an unstable prescription, keratoconus or thin corneas.

Apex provides laser and incisional vision correction for patients assessed as suitable:

• LASIK: Apex performs flap-based laser correction of short sight, long sight and astigmatism for suitable adults.
• PRK: Apex performs surface laser correction without a corneal flap, which suits thinner corneas.
• SMILE: Apex performs lenticule extraction through a very small incision for short-sightedness and astigmatism.
• Radial Keratotomy: Apex manages radial keratotomy in selected cases, an older incisional technique that laser methods have largely replaced.
• Astigmatic Keratotomy: Apex performs fine corneal incisions to reduce astigmatism in selected eyes, including after cataract or corneal surgery.