Shankar Netra & Maternity Clinic, Gorakhpur, Uttarpardesh is a world class eye centre, accredited by the Dr. Ashutosh Shukla. The entire check up, procedure and follow up is done by our doctor and staff one of the pioneers in wavefront LASIK. With this combination, you can expect a predictable and excellent outcome. Shankar Netra & Maternity Clinic is the only clinic in Gorakhpur and one of few in the world to offer this technology for freedom from glasses and contact lenses.
What Is Femto-Lasik?
Femto-Lasik or Z-Lasik is the most efficient technology currently available within the field of laser eye surgery. Lasik stands for ‘laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis’ – the method involved in this type of procedure. Femto represents the technology, in this case the most recent type of laser: the Femtosecond.
The Femtosecond laser method involves the cutting of a microscopically thin flap on the surface of the cornea, after which the Excimer laser is used to correct any existing refractive errors. With Femto-Lasik, we can easily and successfully treat eye dioptre prescriptions between -12 and +6
Optimal safety:
Highly reduced risk of complications when cutting the corneal flap. Reduced risk of infection and inflammation Larger treatable surface for increased stability Reduction in retreatment rates.
Thinner flap:
The Femto-Lasik allows for such a thin, uniformly cut corneal flap that complications are practically non-existent. With these thinner flaps, more corneal tissue is left behind, meaning not only an increase in long-term corneal stability, but also the opportunity to correct higher refractive errors.
Even flap thickness:
When using the Femto-Lasik, the surgeon knows beforehand which form, thickness, measurements and capacity each flap entails. This is an important issue when considering treatment for higher refractive errors. When using a scalpel, a surgeon can only know how the flap will look after the cut has been made.
Other benefits:
Eyeball measurements are of little importance for Femto-Lasik laser eye surgery. You will heal in a shorter span of time and your sight will improve much more quickly. Visual results are excellent. During the procedure, the Femto-Lasik laser exercises less pressure on the eye. This means the patient will experience very little discomfort.
Nearly everyone with nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hypermetropia) or astigmatism can be treated using the Femto-Lasik method.
You are between 18 and 60 years old
You are in good health
Refractive errors between -12 and +6
Refractive errors have not undergone any changes during the past year
People who suffer from very dry eyes or have thin corneas are often not considered for Femto-Lasik surgery. They would be better served using the alternative but excellent PRK method.
For age related vision problems, otherwise known as presbyopia, Femto-Lasik is not the ideal solution. We would recommend multifocal lens implants.
Treatment should be postponed during pregnancy or when breast feeding. We will not carry out Femto-Lasik procedures on patients with the following pathologies: viral eye infections, herpes, diabetes mellitus, keratoconus and any pathologies requiring cortisone therapy.
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Femto-Lasik laser eye surgery is safer than daily contact lens use. Currently, the most applicable risk is that of Femto-Lasik retreatment. However, the chance of this occurring is less than 0.5%.
As in all types of surgery there is a limited risk of infection and inflammation. You will receive eye drops and protective glasses to reduce such risk.
Older techniques could sometimes lead to permanent dry eyes. The state-of-the-art Femto-Lasik method, together with sufficient preoperative care, has drastically reduced this risk. Any temporary decrease in tear production can be treated with lubricating eye drops and tear duct (lacrimal) plugs.
There is no risk of decreased night vision. In fact, the opposite is true; laser treatment increases contrast in low light conditions.