Different types of LASIK surgery in India and potential risk Associated with them

LASIK is used to replace the cornea under corneal flap. In this process a highly specialized laser is used to treat the refractive errors and improve vision without need for contact lens or glasses. This laser process changes the shape of the cornea, the transparent front covering of the eye.

There are different types of lasers used in treatment. All LASIK surgeries are performed with a particular type of laser, , so in one sense, all LASIK surgeries are same. However, there many laser manufacturers, such as Wavelight, Alcon, Bausch & Lomb, Visx, and Nidek, among others, who have designed different excimer lasers. And then there are different types of laser surgeries that can be performed such as conventional laser treatments and wave front guided treatment.

Conventional LASIK is the removal pattern where the lasers are directly used, based on the glass prescription of the patient. This treatment has fixed parameters for each patient. Though this is effective treatment, but it can causes visuals issues like glare, night vision, glare and halos compare to other treatments. In wavefront optimized, the laser is available on wave light. This treatment is also according to the glass prescription of the patient. But it also has to take into account corneal curvature and thickness.  The laser energy is applied in a unique way in the periphery of the cornea.  This treatment is quite effective in reducing the issues of glare, halos, night visions etc.

 

Wavefront-guided LASIK is like conventional LASIK, LASIK Eye Surgery Delhi  but in this surgery in addition to treatment of patient’s basic refractive error, precise alterations in a patient's eye are also treated. Before this surgery, the special mapping is done to identify any irregularity in patients’ optical system. If these irregularities are severe, they can affect the vision quality, night vision and contrast sensitivity of the person. But if they are insignificant then this surgery is used and treatment is based on the wavefront map generated.

 

LASIK is a very effective surgery Eye Treatment Delhi India and has given excellent results for the patients. However, as is the case with any surgery, it has some potential risks. A patient must be aware of these risks before going for LASIK surgery. After single treatment most patients are satisfied with the results of the surgery .But if one surgery is not able to give the result, then second surgery is performed, to sharpen the vision. This is called enhancement, this surgery is done after many months after first surgery. In some rare cases, a patient may not be able to get the enhancement, if his or her cornea is too thin or has got some abnormal shape after first surgery. Therefore the treatment should be done from experienced doctors with advanced facilities at their clinics.  Patients who use   glasses for reading are especially prone to some changes in their vision after LASIK surgery.

Glaucoma and latest methods used in its treatment

The damage to optic nerve of the eye due to intraocular pressure is known as glaucoma. This optic nerve is responsible for making us to see by carrying the image formed on retina to the brain. So when this nerve optic is damage, we cannot see. The damage of nerve optic can be permanent if treatment is not given in time. The damage of entire optic nerve can lead to blindness. And this is one of the main causes of blindness in India. High eye pressure and decreased blood flow can lead to glaucoma. But sometimes persons with normal pressure can also develop the glaucoma

Glaucoma can be dangerous diseases because it can have no symptoms in the initial stages. By the time of its detection, the problem could have damaged the optic nerve. It may have also caused irreversible damage.  It comes slowly and goes up to the point of no return without showing any visible sign.

Lately there have been some advancement in the treatment of the glaucoma .Now there are sophisticated machines, which are able to detect the glaucoma at early stages. This detection happens at the time, when damage to optic nerve is not caused. So with this early detection, onset of glaucoma can be prevented. A new technique involves the use of contact lenses, which measures the eye pressure for 24 hours and gives some indication of the glaucoma. . Some medications have also arrived in the market to treat the glaucoma like symptoms.

The use of laser therapy is also helping to in acute angle closure.  Glaucoma filtrations devices and new kind of values with sophisticated techniques are increasing the option available to cure the glaucoma. The aim of all the treatments is to lower the pressure in the eye and decrease the chances of optic nerve damage. The eye specialist may go for eye drops, increase drainage of fluid from eye or lower the amount of fluid produced in the eye to treat the glaucoma cases.

Traberculoplastry is the laser treatment in which drain function of the eye in increased to control the pressure of eye from within. LASIK Eye Surgery Delhi. Iridology is another laser treatment in, which tiny holes are created in the iris to let eye fluid move out. This laser therapy is used in treatment of narrow angle glaucoma. Since glaucoma must be detected at early stages, the regular testing of eye must be done after 30 years of age. In case of any issue such as redness, irritation or blurring vision, the doctor must be consulted without delay. For people who do not want to keep glasses, doctor can recommend suitable contact lens after testing. Contact Lenses Solution in Noida. Though contact lenses are easily available from the market, an eye specialist must be consulted to get proper suitable lens  

Trachoma, its Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Trachoma is an eye disease caused by infection from infected affected person directly or indirectly. It affects cornea, eyelids and conjunctival covering. The disease is totally curable and preventable. The disease is primarily found in tropical and semi tropical countries. The disease affects children the most.

 Trachoma is caused by tiny parasitic bacteria. The prevalence of poor sanitation conditions, unclean water, poor personal and community hygienic standard breed the bacteria and affect the persons in the area.  The disease can result in loss of vision if not treated in time. The direct or indirect contact with the infected person can lead to trachoma disease. The indirect contact happens when flies or insects take the infection and spread it to other persons. The secretions of eye, nose or throat of the infected persons are carried by these flies or insects to normal persons, spreading trachoma. The use of common towels also can lead to the disease. The disease can spread from one village to another and from one group to another group in the same village or area.

The symptoms of the trachoma are redness and irritation with tears in the eye. These symptoms can progress to potential vision loss, with repeated infections and lack of treatment. After examining the eye and eyelid of the infected person, the doctor will recommend the treatment.

Strangely the treatment is very simple. The oral dose of antibiotic is given to the infected person .the other side of the treatment is use of clear water and sanitations conditions and towels.

In some poor endemic areas, the treatment consist of  taking preventing measures to find the presence of trachoma among children in 1-9 years of age. Since this is infection disease, the treatment usually involves giving antibiotic to the persons who might have come in contact with the infected person, directly or indirectly. If trachoma has spread to inward –turning of lashes, then surgery is done to correct and stop the lashes from spreading to cornea.

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Any eye issue including redness or irritation of eye should be taken to the doctors immediately. Any delay can be fatal for the person. The treatment of all the disease related to eye is available in leading hospitals. Preventive and cosmetic treatments are also available these days. Person who does not want to use glasses can use contact lens. The consultations with an eye surgeon must be carried out to find the correct contact lens and need for particular surgery before using contact lens. Contact Lenses Solution in Noida the use of latest and advanced techniques can reduce the time taken in surgery and time spend in hospital. The most eye operations the patient is discharge within same day .The eye care hospital should be well equipped with latest surgery equipments and expertise to perform surgeries and handle all eye related diseases. Eye care hospital in noida has expertise and facilities to give laser surgery treatments.

Contact lens Solutions in India and Selecting the Right Contact lens

Contact lenses can correct myopia, astigmatism and farsightedness. Though the uses of eye glasses are common these days and a fashion for some, still others prefers contact lens.  Contact lens can give the perfect vision without the need for any surgery to restore the vision .Contact lenses can also provide a full view of unhindered vision, which can be great for sports. Today there are more healthy and convenient options in contact lens.

Contact lens must not be used without consulting a doctor or eye care specialist. They are the best people to evaluate the visual needs, structure of the eye and tears to determine the type of contact lens best suited for an eye. Some contact lens can be as soft as water and are made from gel –like water containing plastic known as hydrogels. They cover the whole cornea .Contact lens of silicon hydro gel are advanced soft lens that transmit more oxygen to the eye .Another type of lens is GP lens , which are called oxygen permeable lenses .These are made from rigid , waterless plastic and are considered good for presbyopia and  high astigmatism . These lenses are smaller in sizes and provide sharper vision than soft lens.  

These days contact lens are coming for daily use and have more features. Bifocal contact lens lens correct both presbyopia and astigmatism. Special soft contact lenses for dry eyes reduce the problem of dry eyes with contact lens. Users of contact lens have the option of using color contact lens to increase or change the color of the eyes. Special effect contact lens can give any look to the wearer. The prosthetic lenses are used to mask some injury or disease of the eye. 

Selecting a suitable contact lens ---

The contact lens first of all, must be able to cure or address the problem for which it is used in the first place.  The user must get good vision with the use of contact lens and the contact lens must correct the hyperopia, myopia, astigmatism and other visions problems.

Another important criterion is that a contact lens must fit the eyes of the user. Contact lenses are coming in all combinations of curvatures and diameters.

The use of contact lens must depend on the suggestion of an eye specialist. The eye surgeon LASIK Eye Surgery Delhi  will be in best the position to suggest the treatment after examining the eye .The other non laser vision correction techniques can also be recommended by the doctor. Contact lenses are option for a person, who doesn’t want LASIK or other surgery. Only an eye care specialist will determine the kind of lens for particular eyes. Contact Lenses Solution in Noida have options ranging from soft lens to custom lens and lens for dry eyes to special effect eyes. Daily disposable lens area also provide for those who can afford them.