Common questions about eye treatments
Q. What are the Age Limits for Laser Treatment?
Minimum age for laser is 18 years. Maximum age for laser is 55 years.
Q. What is Pressure-Free FEMTO LASIK on ViSuMax?
LASIK stands for laser in situ keratomileusis. It is the most popular form of laser eye surgery, in which the laser reshapes the cornea of the eye. Lasik treatment therefore alters the refractive properties of the cornea and thereby corrects or enhances eyesight.
Previously, Femto Lasik was done with Z8 femto pressure machines in Pakistan but at SMILE Laser Eye Centre Multan Pressure-Free LASIK is done at Femto ViSuMax (the only advanced pressure free Femto Laser machine of the world). ViSuMax uses a unique technique called ‘corneal applanation’ to keep the IOP (IntraOcular Pressure) stable during the Laser procedure. This saves eye from undue harmful pressures and give 100% damage-free results for lifetime. Normal reading of IOP of a normal eye is around 15mmHg. No other FEMTO of the world is smart enough to keep the IOP stable during laser procedure. Other Femto machines of the world like Z8 & FS200 use ‘planner applanation’ that exert high pressures (upto 300mmHg) during FEMTO LASIK procedure. Hence ViSuMax is the true advanced 100% SAFEST FEMTO of the world.
Be 100% Safe. Always ask for ViSuMax before you go for laser treatment.
Q. What can Automated Lasik surgery treat?
Automated LASIK eye treatment can correct a full range of conditions, including myopia, hyperopia, presbyopia, and astigmatism.
Q. What are the steps in the Femto Lasik surgery?
At Smile Laser Eye Centre Multan, FEMTO Pressure-Free Lasik eye surgery consists of five steps:
- Before FEMTO LASIK treatment, the dimensions and properties of the untreated eye are minutely measured using such techniques as topographical mapping and through diagnostic instruments. From these measurements, we calculate the precise amount of FEMTO LASIK correction.
- During FEMTO LASIK eye surgery, Zeiss ViSuMax creates an exceptionally thin and accurate flap of corneal tissue from the surface of the eye. The ViSuMax does not completely remove the corneal flap. It remains anchored on one side – allowing a surgeon to place it back in its original position once the FEMTO LASIK procedure is complete.
- The corneal flap is raised, and an excimer laser reshape the bed of the cornea to match to the dimensions determined before FEMTO LASIK surgery.
- The surgeon places back the corneal flap and, within minutes, natural forces hold the flap in place and the FEMTO LASIK procedure is complete.
- In a few hours after the FEMTO LASIK on ViSuMax procedure, the surface of the cornea starts to grow over the edge of the corneal flap and to seal it in position. It is instant healing procedure and patient don’t feel any discomfort during and after treatment.
Q. What are the advantages of automated Lasik treatment over other laser eye surgery procedures?
Compared to Zeiss Personalised PRK/TransPRK ASA or LASEK, LASIK healing times are significantly shorter, with LASIK patients typically returning to work and leisure activities from next days of their treatment.
Vision improvement after LASIK eye surgery is virtually instantaneous, and both eyes are treated simultaneously on the same day. 100 percent of LASIK patients meet the required standard for driving without glasses.
Q. What is Zeiss Personalised PRK/TransPRK (ASA)?
Zeiss Personalised PRK/TransPRK or photo-refractive keratectomy was the first vision correction procedure to use excimer lasers and grew out of the pioneering scalpel-based refractive surgery.
In PRK/TransPRK eye treatment, no corneal flap is made, instead the outer layer of cells from the surface of the cornea are removed entirely and subsequently grow back as part of the healing process.
After TransPRK (ASA), a surgeon places a soft contact lens over the eye to help the outer layer to grow back and this can take 3-5 days.
The procedure is most suited to patients with unusually thin or flat corneas, which would make FEMTO BLADELESS LASIK impractical. The most Advanced Zeiss MEL90 Excimer Laser is used in this treatment.
Q. What can Zeiss Personalised PRK/TransPRK ASA surgery treat?
PRK/TransPRK can correct of a full range of conditions, including myopia, hyperopia, presbyopia, and astigmatism.
Q. What are the advantages of PRK/TransPRK ASA treatment, and when will a surgeon recommend it?
Although the result achieved can be as good as those by either LASIK, Femto or ReLEx SMILE. Generally, vision will be good enough to drive a car within few days following surgery, and you may achieve your best vision withing 3-4 weeks following PRK/TransPRK surgery. Doctors typically suggest PRK/TransPRK for patients with unusually thin or flat corneas.
Q. How long does laser eye treatment take?
Q. Is SMILE safe?
Q. Why haven’t I heard of SMILE before?
Since SMILE was launched in 2011, it has been continuously growing with more than 2,000 doctors performing the treatment around the world. Furthermore, SMILE was officially approved by the FDA in 2016. More than 3,000,000 eyes have benefited fr om focused vision thanks to SMILE.
Q. Why don’t more practices offer SMILE?
Q. How many procedures have been performed?
Q. Is it FDA-approved?
Q. Which one is better, SMILE or Bladeless LASIK on ViSuMax?
This is one of the most common questions we hear, and many patients want to know which treatment is “better.” The fact is that both LASIK and SMILE are proven and consistent, so most patients will be very happy with either option. Generally speaking, SMILE is Flapless. It is less invasive laser vision correction option and has No dry eyes issue. Based on your eye structure and lifestyle goals, your surgeon can recommend the right treatment for you!
Q. Does Laser Eye Surgery hurt?
Q. What kind of laser do you use in the laser eye treatment?
Discussions about Excimer laser technology can get technical. But in order to make an informed decision about any treatment you are considering, it’s important to cover a few key aspects. One thing to always remember is that a good laser makes a huge difference. From a patient’s perspective, four areas differentiate the types of lasers used for Laser Eye Surgery. These are:
- Spot size
- Eye tracking
- Treatment time
- Safety tests
Q. What is spot size?
Q. What is eye tracking?
Q. How exactly does laser vision correction work?
Q. What is the importance of treatment time?
Q. What will I feel during the Laser Eye Surgery procedure?
Q. Do you treat both eyes at the same time?
Yes, we do treat both eyes within the same procedure.
Q. Can I bring anyone with me when I have the procedure?
Q. What will my vision be like immediately after the procedure?
Q. What is the importance of safety testing?
Q. What should I do when preparing for Laser Eye Surgery?
- Remove all eye makeup and ensure your face and eyes are completely free from all makeup on laser day
- Don’t wear perfume and hair spray
- Wear comfortable clothing
Q. What is keratoconus?
In Keratoconus astigmatism, a serious form of astigmatism, the cornea progressively thins towards its edges causing a cone-like bulge to develop and resulting in significant astigmatic impairment. In keratoconus Corneal Cross-linking (CXL) treatment is advised. After CXL the progression is further monitored for 9 months and thereafter every 6 months basis. If required a second CXL may be advised to help save the cornea depending on the individual’s needs.
Q. What are the options for keratoconus treatment?
Cross-linking (CXL) is a non-surgical treatment for keratoconus that strengthens the cornea by increasing the strength of the natural ‘molecular anchors’ within corneal tissue. In normal eyes, it is these anchors that give the cornea strength and prevent it becoming cone-like. The Cross-linking treatment stabilizes the keratoconic condition and helps to reverse any distortion that has already occurred.
Q. What is Corneal Cross-linking (CXL C3R)?
Cross-linking is a proven, non-invasive procedure that strengthens the weak corneal structure in keratoconus. This method works by increasing collagen Cross-linking, which are the natural “anchors” within the cornea. These anchors are responsible for preventing the cornea from bulging out and becoming steep and irregular (which is the cause of keratoconus).
The treatment involves custom-made riboflavin eye drops which are applied to the cornea, these eye drops are then activated by a special light. Laboratory and clinical studies demonstrate that this procedure increases the amount of collagen Cross-linking in the cornea and strengthens the cornea. In published European studies, researchers proved the safety and effectiveness of such treatments in patients.
The collagen Cross-linking with riboflavin has its roots in dermatology. Doctors looking for a way to strengthen sagging skin realized that triggering collagen Cross-linking was the way to achieve this. Cross-linking treatments stabilize keratoconus from getting worse as well as help patient reverse some or all of the keratoconus steepening that had already occurred up to the time of the treatment.