Femto Lasik: Procedure, Benefits, Recovery And Cost

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Femto LASIK is one of the most efficient and advanced bladeless laser eye treatments. The surgeon can easily correct refractive errors between -12 and +6 D using this procedure. The corneal flap preparation is the main difference between standard LASIK and Femto-LASIK. The flap is cut with a microkeratome (small cutting blade) in LASIK, while the flap is cut with a femtosecond laser in Femto-LASIK (a bladeless technology). Femto LASIK is ideal for those with relatively higher prescriptions or thin corneas because of its unsurpassed accuracy. Its unique bevel-in flap edge creates a more accurate and secure corneal flap and improves the healing process compared to older forms of the microkeratome.

Who Performs Femto LASIK? 

An Eye Surgeon who specializes in laser eye surgery performs Femto LASIK.

Types of Femto LASIK?

The types of Femto LASIK are given below:

  • Femto Lasik for Myopia: When the eyeball is a little longer than normal and the cornea curves sharply, you have myopia. As a result, you can see things closer to you but cannot identify objects that are further away.
  • Femto Lasik for Hyperopia: The eyeball is shorter than usual in this case, and the vision is blurry and unable to focus properly.
  • Femto Lasik for Astigmatism. In this, your cornea flattens abnormally, which causes your vision to blur.

Preparations Before Femto LASIK? 

  • Before your Femto LASIK surgery, you should meet with your surgeon to discuss your goals, any risk factors, and desired outcomes. Your surgeon should give you an honest assessment of the procedure's risks, benefits, and costs. Depending on the type of contact lenses you wear, you may be asked to remove them for 1-3 weeks.
  • Your surgeon would perform a complete exam and scan of your eye the day before your procedure. This scan will guide the laser.
  • You should check with your employer to ensure that your job obligations will not prevent you from having refractive surgery. You should also consider the procedure's cost, any insurance coverage or discounts, and how you plan to pay for it.
  • Make sure that someone is available to drive you to and from the hospital. It would help if you refrained from applying cosmetics, creams, or lotions near your eyes for at least one day before surgery.

How Long Does Femto LASIK Take? 

Femto LASIK takes no more than 30 minutes to complete for each eye.

Risks Associated With Femto LASIK? 

Femto LASIK has risks, just like any other surgical procedure. Every LASIK procedure carries the following risks:

  • Ongoing vision symptoms such as halos around lights
  • Permanent vision loss
  • Treatment might be minimally effective or not help at all
  • Reduced effectiveness over the time

Complications specific to Femto LASIK include:

  • Opaque bubble layer: This happens when gas bubbles build up in the flap and obstruct the laser's ability to work properly.
  • Transient light sensitivity syndrome: This problem can appear days or weeks after surgery, causing extreme light sensitivity and vision issues. This condition may be treated with topical steroids.
  • Rainbow glare: Tiny irregularities on the back of the flap created during surgery cause this. When looking at a white light source, it can cause colored bands of light to appear in the field of vision.

Femto Lasik Eye Surgery Benefits

Femto Lasik has many benefits as it is considered the fastest vision-correcting surgery.

  • It has known to work for 96% of the patients
  • Increases vision immediately
  • It has little to no pain 
  • No bandages and stitches are required
  • Most of the patients have an immediate positive effect, it decreases their dependency on glasses and lens. Many patients do not use them at all after the surgery.

Further details and benefits can only be explained by a professional.

Femto Lasik Recovery

The recovery of Femto Lasik varies from person to person. It usually improves the vision within 24 hours and requires no such care apart from avoiding shower and water in the eyes. It is totally normal to experience blurred vision and fluctuations in your vision for a few weeks after the treatment.
After-care depends upon the situation of your case, surgeon and the type of procedure performed. The maximum recovery time is six months. 

After having LASIK surgery, it is very important to protect your eyes from harsh exposure and injuries. Even after your eyes have fully recovered, you need to follow certain precautionary measures to keep your vision safe. It is highly recommended that you wear safety glasses to protect your eyes when you are engaging in risky activities such as working with power tools or playing sports.

In case of any complication, you can contact best doctors for Femto Lasik in Pakistan

Frequently Asked Questions

View Surgeries to book an online surgical procedure through Marham.pk or you can also call us at 042-32591427 or 0311-1222398 from 9 am - 11 pm to book an online lab test.

Cost varies depending on the type of surgery and locality.

Yes Femto Lasik surgery available in Pakistan?

Femto Lasik is a surgery, commonly known as “blade-less” eye surgery. Femto Lasik is performed successfully since 2004. It is approved by NASA as the safest and painless procedures ever performed for astronauts as well. Femto Lasik is actually the correction of the cornea through a laser procedure.
The candidates should be 18 years or older to qualify for Femto Lasik eye surgery.
Femto Lasik has many benefits as it is considered the fastest vision-correcting surgery. • It has known to work for 96% of the patients • Increases vision immediately • It has little to no pain • No bandages and stitches are required • Most of the patients have an immediate positive effect, it decreases their dependency on glasses and lens. Many patients do not use them at all after the surgery.
The recovery of Femto Lasik varies from person to person. It usually improves the vision within 24 hours and requires no such care apart from avoiding shower and water in the eyes. It is totally normal to experience blurred vision and fluctuations in your vision for a few weeks after the treatment. After-care depends upon the situation of your case, surgeon and the type of procedure performed. The maximum recovery time is six months. After having LASIK surgery, it is very important to protect your eyes from harsh exposure and injuries. Even after your eyes have fully recovered, you need to follow certain precautionary measures to keep your vision safe. It is highly recommended that you wear safety glasses to protect your eyes when you are engaging in risky activities such as working with power tools or playing sports.
LASIK uses a blade (microkeratoma) whereas Femto Lasik uses a laser.

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