Underwent LASIK: Aftermath
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Just completed my LASIK procedure in Shekar Nethralaya in Bangalore last friday.
Went smooth without any hitches.
Here's a breakdown on how things went.
Motivation
Have been wearing glasses for the last 20 years. At the moment of surgery had a power of 7.0 and 6.5 Myopia. Finally got tired of the dependency and worked up enough courage to go with the surgery.
Pre-Diagnosis
Found out about this hospital through friends and after some favorable opinions underwent a diagnosis which involved Topography and Pachymetry which worked out to around 1850/- Rs. Since I had Health Insurance, applied for the same. Was advised by the hospital that since this is an elective/cosmetic surgery, chances of it getting approved are pretty rare. Thankfully, the insurance came through and the entire amount of 36,000/- was sanctioned.
Surgery
After a waiting period and a refraction check, was applied some anesthetic drops in the eyes and then wheeled under the machine. After constant instructions that I should focus my eye on a blinking green light. A face mask was applied and the eye ball was held in place by a device which kept the eyelids open.
After this was done [More scary than painful] an another device was applied on the eyeball which effectively sealed off my vision and I could feel a sharp instrument enter and the corneal flap was removed.
Immediately after this was I could hear the Laser prep up and then it fired for 3 times while I could smell something distinctively burning [Ahhh, my cornea]. Immediately after this the flap was replaced and then procedure was repeated for an another eye.
Post-Surgery
Recovery period was hardly 1 hour. My eyes were immediately adjusting and I could see everything as if I were wearing my glasses. I actually don't remember seeing clear with my own eyes at all. So this was a revelation. After 2 days I'm fine enough to sit in front of PC. Even though slight double vision is there and reading fine print is little difficult, I think it will be cured in the short run.
I would definitely recommend this hospital and the doctor is also pretty good.
Went smooth without any hitches.
Here's a breakdown on how things went.
Motivation
Have been wearing glasses for the last 20 years. At the moment of surgery had a power of 7.0 and 6.5 Myopia. Finally got tired of the dependency and worked up enough courage to go with the surgery.
Pre-Diagnosis
Found out about this hospital through friends and after some favorable opinions underwent a diagnosis which involved Topography and Pachymetry which worked out to around 1850/- Rs. Since I had Health Insurance, applied for the same. Was advised by the hospital that since this is an elective/cosmetic surgery, chances of it getting approved are pretty rare. Thankfully, the insurance came through and the entire amount of 36,000/- was sanctioned.
Surgery
After a waiting period and a refraction check, was applied some anesthetic drops in the eyes and then wheeled under the machine. After constant instructions that I should focus my eye on a blinking green light. A face mask was applied and the eye ball was held in place by a device which kept the eyelids open.
After this was done [More scary than painful] an another device was applied on the eyeball which effectively sealed off my vision and I could feel a sharp instrument enter and the corneal flap was removed.
Immediately after this was I could hear the Laser prep up and then it fired for 3 times while I could smell something distinctively burning [Ahhh, my cornea]. Immediately after this the flap was replaced and then procedure was repeated for an another eye.
Post-Surgery
Recovery period was hardly 1 hour. My eyes were immediately adjusting and I could see everything as if I were wearing my glasses. I actually don't remember seeing clear with my own eyes at all. So this was a revelation. After 2 days I'm fine enough to sit in front of PC. Even though slight double vision is there and reading fine print is little difficult, I think it will be cured in the short run.
I would definitely recommend this hospital and the doctor is also pretty good.
thetoxicmind
Forerunner
@neoronin
Thnx. for sharing your experience !
Thnx. for sharing your experience !
ultimabasher
Discoverer
so neo whats the status of your eyes, are they seeing better?
tin_tin_jose
Contributor
me done for 22k could have got it done for cheapr plz conslut numerous docs and ask for rates n then go for the one u think is good n cheap
thetoxicmind
Forerunner
neoronin said:
So have you contacted the Ophthalmologist about it?
! 0 t A
Explorer
Damn . . you named the title AFTERMATH. I was fearing you lost you sight or something, reading through your post, I was giving my self the consolation that if that would have happnd then you could'nt have written this post !
Congrats on the new set of EYES mate
Even one of my friend had it. . he too was satisfied
PS: I do not have glasses.
Congrats on the new set of EYES mate
Even one of my friend had it. . he too was satisfied
PS: I do not have glasses.
thetoxicmind said:
No. Not planning to. He had clearly mentioned that this may happen and they have no control over it. I've heard the same thing from 3 other Opthamologists before deciding that I would go for the procedure. But still for a guy who couldn't see anything without his glasses for the last 20 years of his life, I don't feel that I've been given a raw deal.