LASIK / SMILE
LASIK / SMILE is a specialist treatment used for selected patients with problems affecting eyes and vision. The exact approach depends on your diagnosis, test results, overall health and previous treatment. In India, the eye-care team normally reviews your medical records first, confirms whether the treatment is suitable, and then provides a personalised plan, expected hospital stay and written cost estimate.
What does this treatment involve?
LASIK and SMILE reshape the cornea with a laser to correct selected refractive errors after detailed corneal measurements.
The information below explains the usual pathway in simple language. Your actual plan can differ after examination, review of scans and discussion with the treating specialist.
This information is educational. It cannot tell whether this procedure is right for an individual patient. Suitability must be confirmed after specialist review.
Eye assessment can include visual acuity, refraction, corneal measurements, eye pressure and retinal examination. Cataract and laser-vision procedures require different measurements.
Most modern eye procedures are short and often performed as day surgery using local anaesthetic drops or light sedation. The surgeon uses precise measurements to select the technique or lens.
Treatment aims to improve vision, reduce dependence on glasses in selected cases or remove a cloudy lens that limits everyday activity.
Patients usually use eye drops and avoid rubbing or contaminating the eye. Vision may improve quickly, but full stabilisation and travel advice depend on the procedure.
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Overview
LASIK and SMILE reshape the cornea with a laser to correct selected refractive errors after detailed corneal measurements. Treatment aims to improve vision, reduce dependence on glasses in selected cases or remove a cloudy lens that limits everyday activity.
Who Needs It
This treatment is considered only when the diagnosis, symptoms, test results and expected benefit make it appropriate. A specialist must review alternatives, overall health and any conditions that could increase treatment risk.
Tests & Diagnosis
Eye assessment can include visual acuity, refraction, corneal measurements, eye pressure and retinal examination. Cataract and laser-vision procedures require different measurements.
Procedure Steps
Most modern eye procedures are short and often performed as day surgery using local anaesthetic drops or light sedation. The surgeon uses precise measurements to select the technique or lens.
- Medical-record review before travel
- Specialist consultation and consent
- Pre-treatment tests and anaesthetic assessment
- Treatment or operation
- Monitored recovery and discharge planning
- Follow-up and travel clearance
Benefits
Treatment aims to improve vision, reduce dependence on glasses in selected cases or remove a cloudy lens that limits everyday activity.
Risks
Possible risks include infection, inflammation, dry eye, glare, pressure changes, retinal complications or the need for additional correction. Suitability is important.
Recovery
Patients usually use eye drops and avoid rubbing or contaminating the eye. Vision may improve quickly, but full stabilisation and travel advice depend on the procedure.
Cost
The current planning range in the approved strategy is $360–$970. This is a guide only. Final cost depends on hospital, doctor, room category, tests, implants or medicines, complexity and length of stay.
Hospitals & Doctors
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