Lasik (Laser in Situ Keratomileusis) eye surgery method, is the latest technology that has been adopted at Bangalore based Nethradhama Eye Centre. If the Lasik suits the patient, then there is no need to use glasses or contact lenses. For correction of short and long sight as well as astigmatism, Lasik surgery has been one of the greatest weapons in the armory of the eye surgeon. But even that has its drawbacks. The Orbscan-II Lasik was introduced only about a year-and-a-half ago in the USA by Bausch and Lomb company and has now found its way to the Super Vision Lasik Centre of Nethradhama Eye Centre in Jayanagar.

According to Nethradhama chief surgeon, Dr Sriganesh, each individual has different features in the eye and a readymade Lasik cannot be done on all eyes. The Orbscan-II can be tailored to suit every eye's specific requirements. It takes care of all structural abnormalities which cannot be detected by conventional corneal imaging systems. Besides, the surgery is fast and complete. The procedure for each eye takes just 5-6 minutes.

Why Choose LASIK surgery method?

Lasik is an extremely effective outpatient procedure that is suitable not only for higher prescription but also patients with moderate to low prescription. In this procedure a micro-surgical instrument creates a corneal flap. The cool laser beam then gently reshapes the inner layers of the cornea to correct the refractive error and the flap is then put back. It reduces recovery time as well, says Dr Sriganesh.

Does this treatment cause Cataract or Retinal damage?

This treatment does not cause or contribute to development of Cataract and does not cause any retinal degeneration or detachment. Cataract may develop due to the normal ageing process and can be treated in the normal way. People often ask how long the benefits of Lasik procedure will last. Laser vision correction has been common in many countries around the world since the last 1980's. In addition, many clinical studies have looked at the long-term effects of the laser on the cornea. While the long-term effects beyond six years have not been studied, every study performed so far has shown without exception that there are no long term negative effects of the laser on the eye's integrity or strength.

Nethradhama is opened between 9am and 7pm on week days and Sunday is holiday.


For further details, contact:
Address: # 256/14, Kanakapura Main Road,
7th Block, Jayanagar,
Bangalore-560 082.
Phone : 080-2663 3533 / 2663 3609 / 2245 9868 / 2663 4202 / 2663 4203
Eye Bank : 080-2663 4200.
Fax : 080-2663 3770.
For Appointments : appointment@nethradhama.org

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