GLAUCOMA SERVICES
Customized LASIK Procedure to Correct Blurring of Vision
The LASIK procedure has significantly enhanced vision for millions worldwide by correcting common refractive errors such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.
What is Custom LASIK?
Custom LASIK uses advanced wavefront technology to map individual corneal irregularities, ensuring a more precise correction than traditional LASIK. Unlike conventional methods that rely on standard prescriptions, custom LASIK tailors treatment to each patient's unique corneal characteristics.
Advantages of Custom LASIK
- Enhanced precision in vision correction by addressing corneal aberrations.
- Improved contrast sensitivity and night vision.
- Reduced risk of visual distortions such as halos and glare.
Potential Side Effects
Like any medical procedure, LASIK may have side effects, including:
- Dry eyes
- Glare, halos, or starbursts around lights
- Blurred or hazy vision
- Light sensitivity
- Overcorrection or under-correction
These effects typically subside over time, though in rare cases, they may persist.
Disadvantages of Custom LASIK
- Higher cost compared to traditional LASIK
- Not usually covered by insurance
- Limited additional benefits for certain patients
Correcting Refractive Errors
Both traditional and custom LASIK procedures typically allow patients to resume normal activities within 24 hours, with full visual improvements occurring over a few weeks.
Cataract Surgery – Restoring Clarity to Your Vision
A cataract occurs when the eye's natural lens becomes cloudy, leading to vision impairment. Though most common in aging individuals, cataracts can also affect younger people, including infants.
Understanding Cataracts
Cataracts cause blurred vision, increased sensitivity to glare, and difficulty with daily activities like reading and driving. While mild cases may be managed with corrective lenses, surgery is the only definitive treatment when vision impairment progresses.
Advanced Cataract Surgery
At Lasik Corner, we use state-of-the-art Alcon Centurion Gold Phaco Technology for cataract surgery. This advanced system ensures a seamless, efficient procedure with several benefits:
- No anesthesia, injections, or stitches required
- Minimally invasive, pain-free surgery
- Reduced risk of inflammation or structural damage
- Quick recovery with restored clear vision
Who is at Risk for Cataracts?
- Individuals over 60 years old
- People with diabetes
- Long-term steroid users
- Those with prolonged UV exposure
- Individuals with a history of eye injuries
Determining the Need for Surgery
Our expert cataract surgeons conduct comprehensive eye evaluations to determine if surgery is necessary. If vision is significantly affected, we guide patients through the best treatment options.
Consultation and Post-Surgery Care
During consultations, we assess eye health and discuss treatment plans. Our patient counselors assist with scheduling, payment options, and pre-operative instructions. Post-surgery, personalized care instructions ensure a smooth recovery.
Glaucoma – A Serious Eye Condition
Glaucoma is a progressive eye disease that can lead to permanent vision loss. It often develops painlessly, gradually reducing vision over time. Although lost vision cannot be recovered, medical or surgical treatments can prevent further deterioration.
Understanding Glaucoma
Glaucoma occurs when increased intraocular pressure (IOP) damages the optic nerve. The condition is sometimes mistaken for cataracts, which also cause gradual vision loss but can be fully corrected with surgery.
Who is at Risk?
- Individuals over 40 years old
- People with diabetes or hypertension
- Those with a family history of glaucoma
- Individuals with nearsightedness (myopia) or farsightedness (hyperopia)
- People who suffer from migraines
Symptoms of Glaucoma
- Gradual loss of peripheral vision
- Blurred vision, especially in dim lighting
- Frequent changes in eyeglass prescriptions
- Eye pain, headaches, and redness
- Seeing halos around lights, especially at night
Types of Glaucoma
There are several types of glaucoma, each requiring different treatment approaches:
- Open-Angle Glaucoma: The most common form, where drainage canals become clogged over time, leading to increased eye pressure.
- Angle-Closure Glaucoma: A rapid increase in eye pressure due to blocked drainage, requiring immediate treatment.
- Normal-Tension Glaucoma: Optic nerve damage occurs despite normal eye pressure.
- Congenital Glaucoma: Present at birth due to an eye drainage defect.
- Secondary Glaucoma: Develops due to other eye conditions, injuries, or prolonged corticosteroid use.
Diagnosis and Treatment
Early detection is crucial. Diagnostic methods include:
- Tonometry: Measures intraocular pressure.
- Ophthalmoscopy: Examines the optic nerve.
- Perimetry: Maps visual field loss.
- Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT): Analyzes retinal nerve fibers.
Glaucoma Treatments
- Medications: Eye drops or pills to lower eye pressure.
- Laser Trabeculoplasty: Enhances fluid drainage.
- Conventional Surgery: Creates a new drainage opening.
While treatment can preserve vision, it cannot restore sight lost due to glaucoma.
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Monday – Friday8.00 – 19.00
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Saturday9.30 – 17.00
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Sunday9.30 – 15.00
