10 step guide to myopia and LASIK  eye surgery

By Rajeshwaari Kalla | August 25, 2025 | Image: Canva

Understanding vision problems

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Myopia, also known as near-sightedness, is a refractive error where the person is not able to clearly see far-off objects

What is LASIK

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Laser in-situ keratomileusis, LASIK, is an eye surgery that changes the shape of the corneal, so that one can see better

Age requirement for LASIK

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A person above twenty years can  undergo LASIK, provided the number  of the spectacles is stable

Healthy eyes are a must

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If one wants to undergo LASIK,  there should be no pathology  present in the cornea

Corneal thickness matters

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The thickness of the cornea must be less than 450 millimetres, otherwise one cannot have LASIK eye surgery

Pain-free eye correction

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One of the advantages of LASIK is that there is minimal or no pain after the operation has been completed

Quick recovery after surgery

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Recovery of vision is early after this  eye surgery and there is minimal  risk of perforation

High power correction possible

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LASIK can correct near-sightedness up to -12D, and may benefit people who do not wish to wear glasses

Know the possible risks

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One of the disadvantages is that LASIK has some risk of flap related complications and irregular astigmatism

Talk to your eye specialist

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You must consult your ophthalmologist and take an informed decision  before LASIK surgery

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