For the first time in Vidharbha, We are offering VISX STAR S4TM IR Excimer Laser system to get rid of glasses with advance custom vue treatment. The VISX STAR S4TM IR Excimer Laser combines variable Spot Scanning (VSS) and Active track 3-D Eye Tracking along with the WaveScan providing your doctor with the best possible treatment options for you.
A normal person or an Emmetrope sees well because rays from the outside world fall exactly on the light sensitive retina allowing them to see sharp and clear images of the world. In people with refractive error (or poor vision, such as nearsightedness or farsightedness), the light rays do not get focused on to the retina and blurred images are formed.
Myopia, commonly known as near-sightedness or short-sightedness, refers to a condition where the patient is unable to see distant objects. Myopia is rare before the school-going age, gradually increasing during school life. Myopia maybe low (-5 diopters), moderate (-5 to -10 diopters), or high (more than -10 diopters). Persons with moderate to high myopia are liable to have retinal complications and should have a dilated eye examination at least once a year.
Hyperopia refers to the condition known commonly as long-sightedness, wherein the patient has difficulty seeing objects or reading at close distances without the aid of glasses.
Astigmatism is an optical defect, whereby vision is blurred due to the inability of the optics of the eye to focus a point object into a sharp focused image on the retina.The treatment options for all these refractive errors are
1) Spectacles, 2) Contact lenses, and 3) Refractive surgery.
Spectacles are inexpensive and safe and offer clear vision and are low maintenance.
A scientific optical dispensing unit with an entire array of the latest in lenses and frames laid out in a pleasant and attractive display is also available in-house.
Those who do not want to wear spectacles can opt for contact lenses, which maybe soft and semi-soft or rigid gas permeable. Soft contact lenses may be extended wear or disposable. For high errors of astigmatism, toric contact lenses are available.
Disposable lenses (daily or weekly) are discarded as indicated. All types of lenses should be removed at the end of the day, cleaned and soaked in the specified solution as instructed during their purchase.
A state of the art Contact Lens Clinic is functional in the premises with a wide array of soft, semi soft, toric, cosmetic and customized lenses. Most lenses are readily available to suit the individual needs of the patients from the well stocked library.
LASIK (Laser-Assisted In-Situ Keratomileusis) is a very simple procedure of correcting refractive errors by reshaping the cornea with the help of a cold (Excimer) laser, with submicron accuracy. The safety and accuracy of the LASIK surgery or treatment depends largely on the machine used.
Though there are various machines available for Lasik, VISX STAR S4 is the fastest workstation trusted and accepted worldwide.
The STAR S4 IR® Excimer Laser delivers 100% personalized ablation based on the proven wavefront-guided technology of the iDESIGN®System and WaveScan WaveFront® System. Driven by proprietary technology and the versatility to treat a broad range of patients, the STAR S4 IR® Excimer Laser delivers the proven results that provide excellent outcomes for refractive patients.
Powered by the iDESIGN® System’s wavefront-guided measurements, the STAR S4 IR® Excimer Laser performs a customized treatment that includes the eye’s higher-order aberrations. Utilizing Fourier algorithm technology, the laser precisely ablates the eye using 100% of the iDESIGN® System’s data points. Exclusive technology helps ensure accurate placement of the laser according to surgeon specifications. Iris Registration technology provides a noncontact, automated method to correctly align and center treatment while allowing for instant re-registration in the event of intraoperative movement Variable Repetition Rate (VRR) delivers Fourier-reconstructed shapes with optimized ablation time while minimizing thermal impact on the cornea Variable Spot Scanning (VSS) technology incorporates an array of varying laser pulse diameters to ensure an accurate match between target and ablation shapes ActiveTrak 3-D Active Eye Tracking technology follows the eye’s motions in three dimensions to capture more than 99.4% of eye movements ActiveTrak Automatic Centering technology locates and automatically sets the treatment center in relation to the pupil center
For patients in whom the corneal thickness is not sufficient or the refractive error is very high, LASIK is often not an option available to correct their refractive errors.Phakic Intraocular lenses that are fixed in front of the natural clear lens are a safe and effective option in these patients. This is an outpatient procedure that requires 15 to 30 minutes and gives good quality of vision without any significant side effects. We offer you this option of refractive error correction with the use of ICL TM ( Implantable Contact Lens)In patients with Keratoconus and hence unsuited for LASIK, we offer Corneal Collagen Cross linking with Riboflavin (C3R) [More details under Cornea]1. Read more on ICL (Implantable Contact Lens)2. FAQ on ICL (Implantable Contact Lens)
Can I undergo LASIK ?
Yes, if you
No, if you
What happens when I come to the hospital for a checkup ?
During your visit to our hospital, you will first be taken through a routine checkup of your refraction by a team of qualified optometrists. This will be followed by a corneal topography and the dilatation of your pupils for a detailed retinal exam by a consultant. Detection of retinal degenerations or breaks may require immediate prophylactic treatment of these. If the retinal exam is normal or following the prophylactic laser treatment, you can discuss your treatment options with a consultant and decide on a surgery date convenient to you. Following dilatation, it may be difficult to read or drive for several hours after the visit. You may wish to bring sunglasses and/or a driver for your vehicle.
Is the procedure long and painful ?
The procedure is an outpatient one which requires you to come to the hospital only on the day of the surgery with a relative or a friend. The procedure is done under topical anesthesia (after the application of drops) and is not painful. You need to simply lie down on a couch and look up at the microscope. The whole procedure is usually over in 10-12 minutes for both the eyes.
What do I do after the surgery ?
You can return home the same day. You may feel some discomfort in the initial few hours that is easily reduced by oral pain killers. You will have to come for a follow up visit the next day after surgery and thereafter as advised by your surgeon.
Are there any restrictions after the surgery ?
You are asked to refrain from splashing water in the eyes and avoid any kind of injury to them for a period of two weeks after the LASIK procedure. In all other respects, like reading, writing, watching television, working on a computer, traveling and doing household chores, you can return back to normalcy the very next day after the treatment.
Are there any dietary restrictions ?
None whatsoever, either before or after the LASIK treatment.
Can my power recur ?
It is extremely unlikely. When patients are treated for very high powers there could be a residual power which can be assessed and will be informed to the patient even before the procedure
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