Like every other medical procedure, there is a list of risks associated with this surgery. Here are the main risks:

Discomfort is normal during the first few days or weeks after the surgery. You might suffer from some irritation in the eye, light sensitivity, dry eye and hazy vision. In the majority of the cases, however, these disturbances are temporary and go away within three to six months after getting surgery.

During a SMILE procedure, the doctor uses eye drops to anesthetize the eye. A speculum is then carefully positioned on the lids to keep the eye open and to prevent blinking. Using advanced femtosecond technology, the surgeon then creates a precise lenticule, which is a thin, circular piece of tissue. The surgeon then removes the lenticule through the tiny incision that was created in the eye.

The entire procedure lasts between 10 and 15 minutes, but the laser is only used for a small fraction of that time. After using the laser, the patient will be allowed to recover for a few minutes before the eye doctor returns, checks the eye, and allows the patient to leave.

Lasik is safe and USA FDA approved medical procedure. The procedure is generally used for patients above 18 years of age, as per the guidelines. Patients will need to undergo a series of tests to determine if they are good candidates for the procedure. In general, people who are good candidates for LASIK will likely be good candidates for SMILE as well.

Lasik surgery is not a low-cost surgery. The costs include the expense of the consumables (Patient Interface). Lasik eye surgery in Pune costs an average of INR 1,00,000 (approx.)

The Femto LASIK procedure includes the creation of a thin flap to help UV rays reach your cornea. In most cases, the flap will heal in place without needing stitches but in a few cases (0.3% to 5.7%), it doesn’t heal back to its place which causes flap complications such as Irregular Astigmatism, Epithelial Growth, Diffuse Lamellar Keratitis and Keratectasia.

Eye Infections are very rare after Femto LASIK and you can further decrease the risk by using medicated eye drops as directed by the doctor.

Recovery time may vary from person to person, but in most cases, it takes about three to six months to recover after the surgery. You will be required to wear an eye shield for 24 to 48 hours. You will also need to have some follow up appointments with your surgeon. The prescribed eye drops should be taken accordingly to minimise the chance of getting an infection. Activities such as swimming, sports, etc. should be avoided as much as you can and stay away from beauty products like lotions, creams and cosmetics for at least a month after surgery.

Now that you know all about Femto LASIK, you must be wondering where you should go for the surgery. The answer to your question is simple- Centre for Sight. We are one of the leading groups of eye hospitals in India. Here at CFS, we aim at giving you maximum assistance right from your first consultation and throughout your treatment.