Procedures
Lasik Surgery
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Laser Vision Correction or Refractive Eye Surgery is a name for a variety of surgeries that corrects vision problems of nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), and/or astigmatism (blurry vision) by changing the shape of the cornea (the clear covering of the front of the eye) Laser vision correction surgery is an outpatient procedure. It requires only local anesthesia.
Know Your Options
LASIK
Is the most commonly performed type of refractive surgery. This kind of surgery uses a laser to treat vision problems caused by refractive errors.
Femto LASIK
Is an advanced variation of LASIK that introduces femtosecond laser technology to ophthalmology..This technology offers increased precision and customization, leading to potentially better visual outcomes and faster recovery times.
Femto SMILE (ReLEx SMILE)
Is the latest technology in vision correction . It is a minimally invasive vision correction technique. Ideal for patients with thin corneas.
PRK
Is another type of laser eye surgery that reshapes the cornea to correct refractive errors. PRK is a one-step procedure where the laser is used on the outer surface of the cornea. May be recommended for patients with thin corneas or those who are not suitable candidates for LASIK.
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What To Expect?
Before scheduling Lasik surgery, we offer you a non-obligatory free teleconsultation service to help you and your families better understand the procedure and provide a chance to ask questions or clear your doubts. You can choose your doctor or ask our team to identify the best doctor for you.
The discussion includes:
- Medical History Review: It's essential to provide your surgeon with a detailed medical history, including any past eye conditions, surgeries, allergies, medications, and systemic health issues.
- Pre-operative precautions you should follow before the procedure.
- How to Maintain good eye hygiene.
- Your surgeon will discuss with you whether the procedure is likely to work well for you.
Once you are ready for the treatment, Blissed Team will contact you to set up a convenient date for the procedure and arrange your travel and accommodation based on the scheduled date and will help you through the entire process of planning a trip to Egypt.
The entire procedure is usually very quick, you will be given anesthetic eye drops and our advanced laser technologies enable precise and accurate treatment tailored to your unique visual needs.
Your surgeon will utilize state-of-the-art equipment to reshape your cornea with utmost precision, ensuring optimal visual outcomes. You return to the hotel on the same day , take a nap or just relax after the surgery and You'll have a follow-up appointment with your eye doctor 1 to 2 days after surgery.
Lasik FAQs
- You should be 18 years or older
- Your eye prescription should not have changed in the last year.
- Your corneas need to be thick enough and healthy, and your overall eye health must be generally good.
- No systemic conditions that may impair healing such as rheumatoid arthritis
- Contact Lens Usage: Soft contact lenses must be removed one week prior to laser vision correction.
- Toric lenses, two weeks prior, and hard or gas permeable contact lenses must be removed for two to four weeks as advised by your ophthalmologist
- Eye Health Maintenance: Maintain good eye hygiene by avoiding eye makeup, lotions, and creams around the eyes on the day of surgery.
- You should expect to be in the treatment room for no more than 20 minutes in total, with the laser procedure itself lasting only a few minutes or even less.
To ensure a comfortable, pain-free experience, Local anesthetic eye drops are administered before your procedure. After surgery, most people feel no discomfort, though your eyes may feel watery, scratchy, or gritty temporarily. You will be given eye drops to relieve these symptoms.
- You go home and take a nap or just relax after the surgery.
- For a few hours, your eyes may feel scratchy or feel like they are burning. You will be given special eye drops to reduce dryness and help your eye heal and Make sure you follow your surgeon’s instructions
- Do not rub or press on your eye.
- You can wash your face and take a shower the day following the operation, however, avoid getting soap or water directly in the eye.
- You will need to return to the hospital for your next-day check-up. Each of our treatment types has its own specific aftercare program, which is explained fully at consultation.
Most people experience improved vision immediately after surgery, then your eyesight should improve with each passing day, and It’s expected to have full visual acuity within days postoperatively.
While laser vision correction is permanent, it does not prevent presbyopia or cataracts, conditions that occur naturally with age. Age-related visual issues require treatment, even in those who have had refractive surgery.
Each person is different, but most people resume normal activities the day after surgery. Your doctor will discuss this with you during your consultation.
