“Is LASIK advisable for me? Is LASIK safe?”: LASIK Information from the Best, Patient Centric, Reliable and Advanced LASIK Surgery Centre in Western India

Amit, a 26 year old Nerul, Navi Mumbai resident had been wearing glasses for almost 15 years.His relationship with his glasses just like most was a bitter-sweet one, “You are my necessity, but I just don’t like you”. He needed them to see properly but would rather be rid of them. LASIK surgery which his friends suggested sounded enticing but based on what all he heard from the naysayers he was much too fearful of the complications which might happen, so much that he even refrained from discussing the topic with his own long time eye doctor. One fine day he finally mustered up enough courage and finally inquired about LASIK and if LASIK is advisable for him. I could sense his fears and apprehension but also his desire for some sort of assurance that all is well and there is a way to get free from your glasses. A scenario I am sure countless eye/LASIK surgeons keep coming across and one most would-like-to-go-for-LASIK candidates can relate to.

The very idea of surgery on the body is a not a thought most would even entertain and one being done to or around the most precious region that governs their very perception of their surroundings – their eyes, is by far the scariest thought for many. LASIK surgery is no exception to that. “Is lasik safe? Is lasik painful? When is lasik not recommended? What is the recommended age for lasik? Will I end up as another ‘blindness from lasik eye surgery’ case? “ are examples of some of the frequent questions that keep popping up in mind of almost all who consider going for a LASIK eye surgery to bid adieu to glasses for ever. Call it fear or call it inquisitiveness but one has to agree that all this is the outcome of lack of proper knowledge of both the procedure and the technological advance associated.

 

LASIK is the acronym for “Laser Assisted in Situ Keratomileusis” and is also commonly known as laser eye surgery or laser vision correction. LASIK Surgery unlike its predecessor PRK(Photo Refractive Keratectomy) has already undergone a multitude of innovations in just the last decade and newer, better, safer highly advanced laser vision correction procedures such as Bladeless Femto LASIK and Bladeless & Flapless ReLEx Smile LASIK have already made the procedure much more safer, faster and precise when compared to the past. Even so, the thought that something may go wrong and they may lose their vision completely makes most too fearful to even consider the option of LASIK surgery.

 

LASIK as the name suggests is a surgery for those who wish to say goodbye to glasses, but at the same time is not something that is advisable for just about anyone. There are strict criteria’s which determine whether one should even be considered for a LASIK surgery. The following is a heads up of the criteria one needs to keep in mind if considering to go in for a LASIK surgery:

1. Suitable Age

Though not a strict benchmark or kind, the minimum age for even being considered for undergoing a LASIK surgery is 18 years of age or above but I would suggest it is better to consider LASIK surgery only after 21-22 years of age. The reasoning behind this is to let the eye achieve a desired level of maturity wherein it can handle the surgery.

There is no upper age limit for performing a LASIK but one should keep in mind that after the age of 40 there may be a need for reading glasses due to normal age related condition called Presbyopia. One should also keep in mind that after the age of 40, other eye and body health parameters needs equal considerations when planning a LASIK so as to reduce chances of any complication during or after the surgery.

2. Stability of Vision and Eye Power

LASIK surgery is basically a laser assisted change of corneal curvature which in turns reduces the dependence on glasses. However if there are fluctuations in eye power then there is a possibility of some recurrent eye power even after the LASIK surgery. Therefore it is important to ensure that the eye power is stable for the last 1-2 years before planning LASIK surgery.

3. Suitable Eye Power

LASIK is generally not suitable for powers above -10 to -12D as this can lead to significant corneal weakness and future problems, except for a select few cases depending on strict parameter checks.

Anita, a patient of mine from Vashi, Navi Mumbai had a power of -28D and she wanted to get LASIK done. For this high power it is not possible to remove the entire number with only LASIK. We had to perform a combined surgery on her, Implantable contact lenses (ICL) insertion followed by LASIK had to be performed sequentially and finally her dream of a completely glasses free future was made a reality.

4. Pre-LASIK Evaluation

No amount of words can emphasize the importance of a detailed Pre-LASIK evaluation.  This not only helps determine the suitability of the eye for LASIK surgery but also ensures long term safety. Corneal thickness, corneal maps, pupil diameter, eye dryness, muscle balance etc. are checked and they all need to be normal before even considering LASIK. Thin cornea is a strict hindrance for LASIK. People with larger pupils also need to be careful. Large pupils can increase risk of side effects such as halos, flashes/glares, starbursts etc. in low light (especially when driving at night).

5. Healthy Eyes and Body

Good if not excellent health of both eyes and body is vitally important. Any infections or allergies in and around the eyes should be treated before LASIK surgery. For proper healing and results, our body should be healthy and free from diseases like diabetes, auto-immune diseases etc.

During pregnancy and lactation, a LASIK surgery should be avoided, hormonal changes during pregnancy can alter the shape of cornea, leading to temporary changes in eye power and vision. LASIK surgery should not be performed until the hormones and vision have returned to normal post – pregnancy. This could take a few months.

6. Personality Features And Realistic Expectations

LASIK surgery gives excellent results in majority of patients. The satisfaction scores are more than 90% after LASIK surgery. However just like any other surgery on the human body, there are potential risks. It is important to get yourself educated about the side effects and the potential complications before going ahead with LASIK surgery. It is important that you are mentally comfortable with the information provided.

 

I will conclude this info blog by simply suggesting that whether a LASIK surgery is advisable or not depends as much on an individual’s desire for getting freedom from his/her glasses as also his/her suitability for the procedure. Suitability check requires a detailed evaluation which also helps decide the most suitable type of LASIK surgery from among the various types of LASIK which includes conventional wave front guided LASIK, Femto LASIK, Smile LASIK, etc. and should always be done by trained professionals.

 

Dr Vandana Jain – Lasik Surgeon expert

About Dr. Vandana Jain: Dr. Jain is one of the best Cornea, Cataract and LASIK surgeons in India. She is a proponent of safe LASIK and has performed many successful eye operations and is also the Director and Co-founder of the Advanced Eye Hospital. She always insists on a proper pre – LASIK evaluation and follows strict criteria to ensure success. She is prompt to suggest LASIK suitability based on pre – LASIK evaluation. She is equally diligent with the post-LASIK check-ups and ensures each patient receives the best, world class treatment possible.

 

About Center for LASIK Surgery at Advanced Eye Hospital and Institute at Sanpada, Navi Mumbai: Center for LASIK Surgery at Advanced Eye Hospital and Institute is a state-of-art center for all those who want to get freedom from glasses. It is one of the most advanced centers for glass removal in western India. All different procedures like LASIK, Femto LASIK, PRK, EpiLASIK, ReLEx Smile LASIK, and LASIKXtra are available under one roof. It is located near to the serene Palm Beach Road and is the trusted, loved and proven destination for eye related diagnosis and treatment among the residents  of Navi Mumbai and other parts of Mumbai.

 

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Even the moon has spots – A successful Lasik Surgery can have minor side effects

Lasik or Laser vision Correction has been around for two decades and more than 30 million people worldwide have said goodbye to contact lenses and spectacles – courtesy Lasik. The list of people who have undergone successful lasik surgery includes celebrities like Elton John, Cindy Crawford; sportspersons like Anna Kournikova, Tiger Woods and closer home Juhi Cawla and Jackie Shroff.

But all said and done Lasik is a surgery, albeit very non-invasive. Just like any other treatment such as  oral medications, placement of a new medical device, or surgery, Lasik can have its own set of side effects.  Hence, it is important for us to understand them prior to even making our minds for the lasik surgery treatment.

Being a Cornea Lasik Surgeon, I see hundreds of Lasik wishfuls every year right from 18 years old who don’t wish to be seen in glasses to 50 year old who want to embrace freedom. Even I myself underwent a Lasik surgery a few years back.

I tell my patients one simple example- if we leave our houses with our bags well packed and stomach well filled, we wont face any problems but the day we leave unprepared that is the day when we face difficulties. Hence a part of the preparation for Lasik Surgery procedure is to have a one on one chat with the expert lasik surgeon.

 

Information is all around us and today’s consumers are more aware than ever. Even before they land op in my Lasik clinic, they have consulted numerous numerous search engines and this before even making the appointment for the lasik check-up.

But this is not true for everyone- A few days back , a vibrant young lady, Ritika came in for an eye check-up with complaints of dryness and grittiness. Detailed check up in our Dry Eye Clinic at Advanced Eye Hospital and Institute (AEHI), Navi Mumbai disclosed that she had a moderate dry eye. She had a LASIK surgery done few months ago when she was visiting her parents in Rajasthan. She was not very particular about using the lubricating eye drops prescribed by her LASIK surgeon and was also a heavy computer user. In short, her life style had all the so called ingredients for dry eye such as 8-10 hours of computer usage, air conditioned atmosphere, poor dietary habits and lack of proper sleep. Her question to me was really straightforward- I had all these life style issues even before my LASIK surgery then why now my eyes feel dry and I get tired very easily! I probed further before answering her question about what she knew about the side effects of LASIK. She knew none! Her friends had LASIK surgery and they were all very happy to be free of glasses. She decided to go ahead with it without reading or discussing the side effects of LASIK with her treating surgeon.

Hmm, that prompted me to pen down this blog so that I can lay the facts out there.

A successfully performed LASIK can still have side effects such as:

1. Some discomfort and eye pain in the first 1-2 days after the procedure
2. Red spots called sub-conjunctival hemorrhage (minor beeding under outermost layer of the eyeball) may be visible after the procedure and may persist for week to ten days. These happen due to the application of the suction during the procedure and disappear by themselves.
3. Because each patient will heal slightly differently, results may vary slightly from patient to patient
4. Fluctuating vision especially in the first 1-3 months after the LASIK procedure
5. Night vision issues- such as haloes around light, double vision and glare from oncoming head lights- this may make night driving slightly uncomfortable initially. This tends to reduce few months after the LASIK surgery.
6. Dry eye symptoms- These are more in people who have pre-disposing factors like prior use of contact lenses, heavy computer usage, pre-existing dry eye etc. This is one of the reasons why we perform detailed dry eye evaluation like Schirmer’s test, Tear film break up time, eye surface staining patterns, lid condition etc as a part of pre-LASIK evaluation. To counter the dry eye problem lubricating drops are prescribed for a minimum of 2-3 months to one and all. If someone has other risk factors for dry eye then lubrication may need to be used for a longer period as well. Rarely, to counter the inflammation related to dry eye, anti-inflammatory drops like topical cyclosporine are also prescribed in some patients.

These are some of the minor side effects of the LASIK surgery which everyone should be aware of prior to making a choice for the surgery. Mostly these do not have a significant effect on anyone’s lifestyle if due care is taken.  Additionally a proper Pre-LASIK evaluation and a thorough discussion with the expert lasik surgeon plays a pivotal role in the safety and efficacy of LASIK surgery. Accurate lasik evaluation can reduce side effects associated with LASIK and potentially improve visual outcomes.

To know more about the complications associated with LASIK surgery, stay tuned. I will cover in the next blog.

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Dr Vandana Jain is one of the best Cornea and Lasik Surgeons in the India. She is the Director of Centre for Lasik Surgery at Advanced Eye Hospital and Institute located on Palm Beach Road Sanpada, Navi Mumbai. Having trained at Harvard (USA) and LV Prasad Eye Institute, she brings a rick clinical expertise and in addition being lasik-freedom-earner a rare compassion to her practice.

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Ensuring safety while achieving Freedom from Glasses by Lasik Laser Surgery!

Glasses have become ubiquitous, affecting almost 20% of human noses, at least in the cities.

Though glasses look smart on a lot of people but still they may be a hassle if the number is so high that you are incapacitated without them or if you want to live an outdoors life or just would love to be free of those things on your nose!

Freedom from glasses is something each of us would want if it can be done without a surgery or at the most with a safe surgery. The fear of the unknown is there in everyone’s mind and no one wants to get into a surgery and land up with long term vision issues.

At Centre for Lasik Surgery at AEHI, patient’s safety is always paramount to us. Let me share with you a recent case: Ira came to me for an opinion about LASIK surgery. She is the daughter of one of my physician colleagues. She is a smart young lady and is currently doing her MBA. She was very motivated for Lasik and we took her for a full round of AEHI Pre-Lasik Checkup. Tests showed a rare corneal abnormality in her eye called Fuch’s corneal endothelial dystrophy. This is a progressive disease and over a period of time can lead to lot of vision issues. Any surgery on such Cornea can hasten the onset of complications and actually worsen the outcome. We gave her all the information about her problem. She being a smart educated girl decided to not go for LASIK and rightly so!

Even though as LASIK surgeons we want to help each and everyone who wants to get rid of glasses but we cannot compromise on the long term safety of patient’s eyes.  At Advanced Eye Hospital & Institute, out of every 100 motivated people looking at freedom from glasses- we advise against LASIK surgery to almost 20% people as it may just not be safe for them. And our thorough Pre Lasik test module allows us to really screen very rigorously.

There can be multiple reasons where Laser Vision Correction may be unsuitable for someone’s eyes. Let’s understand some of the common reasons coming from our experience at Centre for Lasik Surgery at Advanced Eye Hospital & Institute at Navi Mumbai.

1. Unstable glass power– LASIK surgery is best done when eye power has been stable for atleast an year or two. What one needs to understand is that LASIK changes the curvature of the cornea in alignment with current eye power. If eye power is not stable and is bound to increase in future then some of the refractive error may come back in later years. To prevent that from happening we postpone the surgery to future years and plan upon power stabilization. In such cases when Lasik is done when power is unstable then people label that lasik has failed when actually the case selection was wrong. We cannot and should not blame a safe procedure like lasik if the case has not been selected properly.
2. Thin corneas– Lasik as a surgery entails making a flap on the cornea and then using the excimer laser to alter corneal curvature. This whole process makes cornea thinner by some amount which is dependent on patients’ eye power. So if a patient already has a thin cornea then the procedure may not be safe. The corneal thickness is measured by a test called pachymetry. If a lasik surgery is done on a thin cornea, it may become weak and bulge out later. This can even lead to complete loss of vision.
3. Abnormal corneal maps– Corneal topography gives us the surface and curvature maps of the cornea. It ensures that there is no underlying sub-clinical corneal abnormality such as Keratoconus or suspect Keratoconus which can become a full blown disease after Lasik surgery. So if topography maps show any abnormality, it is better to decline the procedure.
4. Advanced Glaucoma– For a patient who is a known case of glaucoma controlled on two to three medications and has advanced visual field defects or gets detected during Pre-LASIK evaluation, the lasik surgery should not be offered.
5. Squint or gross eye muscle abnormality– Anybody who has or is at risk of developing squint based on pre-operative evaluation may be advised to defer the LASIK surgery. In some selected cases we go ahead with LASIK knowing that patient may require a squint correction after LASIK surgery.
6. Severe Dry eye– People who are already suffering from severe dry eyes and produce lesser  or poor quality of tears are also advised to defer LASIK surgery. If the condition improves and we rule out any permanent reason for severe dryness then LASIK can be done in future.
7. Uncontrolled Diabetes or autoimmune diseases– These diseases can interfere with proper healing after LASIK and in fact increase the risk of corneal meting and infections. In these conditions we usually defer any form of non-urgent eye surgery.

Finale: So, from  a LASIK surgeon’s perspective, “long term safety of vision is the Mantra” driving us towards making sure that Lasik offers you freedom from glasses safely and thus becomes a source of joy for the rest of your lives. And now with SMILE lasik available at Centre for Lasik Surgery at Advanced Eye Hospital and Insititute (AEHI), we are the best lasik hospital in western India.

This is a brief capsule, there is so much more to share and tell. Do visit us if you want to discuss more or else watch out for our next blog.

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Dr Vandana Jain is a renowned expert Lasik Surgeon trained from LV Prasad Eye Institute and then from Harvard, USA. She is counted as one of best Cornea & Lasik Surgeons in the country. Coming through an intensive training in Corneal diseases at LV Prasad Eye hospital and Harvard, she values the safety of cornea the most. Resultantly, she has emerged as one of the most vocal advocates of enhancing safety before anyone undergoes lasik surgery. She can be reached at Advanced Eye hospital and Institute, Navi Mumbai. AEHI has the best lasik surgery machine called Smile Lasik available at Centre for lasik surgery.

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Physician, Heal Thyself: A lasik surgeon’s own LASIK surgery experience!

Physician, heal thyself is a proverb found in The Bible (Luke 4:23)

“	23 Then he said, “You will undoubtedly quote me this proverb: ‘Physician, heal yourself’—meaning, ‘Do miracles here in your hometown like those you did in Capernaum.’

Meaning

The phrase alludes to the readiness and ability of physicians to heal sickness in others while sometimes not being able or willing to heal themselves. This suggests something of ‘the cobbler always wears the worst shoes’, that is, cobblers are too poor and busy to attend to their own footwear. It also suggests that physicians, while often being able to help the sick, cannot always do so and, when sick themselves, are no better placed than anyone else.

I started wearing glasses when I was ten years old and the number kept on increasing till I was 18 years and finally stabilized at a whopping -6.5D. By the time I was in medical school, I was totally incapacitated without my spectacles and would need to find them the moment I got up. Sometimes my younger brother would hide them for just troubling me and at other times, I would lose them and then search for them all over the house. Further, I could not go for swimming and felt limited in lot of other outdoor activities. The other option was to wear contact lenses which brought in their own procedural hassles.

Being a trained Cornea and Refractive surgeon for over a decade now, Lasik Surgery forms one of the most common surgeries in my practice. It has always been a source of joy and satisfaction for me on a very deep personal level to hear how this quick and painless laser vision correction surgery has changed the quality of lives of so many patients. While for some it has meant better marriage prospects, for others it has meant higher self-esteem and confidence and for still others the freedom to participate in activities which spectacles and contact lenses always inhibited them from. Surely LASIK surgery has the power to impact people lives.

Attesting to the above proverb, Physician Heal Thyself, I decided to get the lasik surgery for myself. Though, the thought of putting my eyes under the laser machine was scary to me also just like for anybody else, but being a cornea surgeon I knew exactly what lasik surgery procedure entails.

The biggest fear the ‘What if’ scenario – what if something goes wrong and I am left with a residual hazy or a little blurry vision after lasik. Being an eye surgeon, my practice involves eye microsurgeries where thin hair like threads & stitches are used under magnification. Even a bit of blur would have endangered my ophthalmology career. But it just seemed so right to get Lasik done myself and then be convinced one way or the other.

Circa 2009, I decided to undergo the latest type of Laser vision correction – called Femto Lasik which uses a special Laser machine called Femtosecond laser to create a corneal flap before the excimer laser is shot to correct the corneal curvature. In a traditional lasik surgery, a blade called microkeratome is used for making flap and Femtosecond laser is indeed more accurate than Microkeratome. When it came to my eyes, I was certainly not taking any chances and wanted the best lasik in town.

As a Cornea Surgeon, I knew Pre-lasik evaluation would be needed to ensure long term safety of my eyes after lasik surgery. I passed the tests with flying colours – jokes apart my corneal thickness, topography, eye pressures and retina all were in order and I was judged suitable for lasik surgery. With my husband in toe, we went to the centre. Both of us were very apprehensive but once we reached the eye hospital, the time passed very fast and everything became a blur. The lasik procedure was very quick and I didn’t feel any discomfort during the surgery itself – and now I knew that local anesthetic drops actually work very well. Ten minutes later, I was back to the ward and asked to rest for the rest of the day.

Truth be told, immediately after the lasik procedure I had some irritation and heaviness in both my eyes. I decided to sleep through my afternoon and evening which surely helped. My dear husband who accompanied me for the procedure kept putting the drops in my eyes at the recommended times which is usually 4-5 times a day. By evening, my vision was still a little blurry as if I was seeing through a dirty glass. But I was still happy that I could see the expressions on my husband’s face from a distance without glasses.

My eyes developed some redness due to surgically induced sub-conjunctival hemorrhage. This is a known post lasik side effect and anyways I was mentally prepared about it. I had two very important meetings with some top executives the next day and I was worried how this may impact my interaction with them! By the night I was feeling better and I got a very nice restful sleep throughout the night.

As soon as I woke up next morning, by the force of habit I stretched my hand to grab my glasses. I could not find them by the bedside. I asked my husband and he burst into a loud laughter. And then I saw him standing over my head smiling wearing my frame minus the glasses in them. And actually that frame looked great on him! And suddenly I realized that I could see everything very clearly! That feeling was priceless, to be able to see everything clearly without my glasses! After 20 years of wearing glasses finally I didn’t need them, I was free of them!

My post lasik surgery check-up on day one morning was great and I was informed that everything was normal and fine. And on the side note, my meetings day one post lasik went great and I didn’t care in the least about the red spots on my eye. My happiness and renewed confidence was so palpable. I walked with energy and a spring in my step all the day and the following week through.

It has been almost 5 years since my laser vision correction and I continue to enjoy a crystal clear vision. I have enjoyed every moment of this freedom and used it in every possible way. I tried my hand at learning to swim, sky diving and now I run on a regular basis. I do not have any difficulty or haziness when I am doing complicated eye surgeries like corneal transplants, cataracts, deep lamellar keratoplasty or limbal stem cell transplants.

To be honest I have forgotten how it was to wear glasses. Having taken this step myself, I am convinced that for suitable and motivated individuals, laser vision correction surgery is the way to go. It is safe, precise and has a long term excellent safety profile. It is even better with the availability of new bladeless lasik- Smile lasik surgery at Centre for Lasik surgery at Advanced Eye Hospital and Institute, Navi Mumbai, India.

 

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Can Lasik surgery be done during pregnancy or early motherhood (breastfeeding)

Pregnancy is a wonderful period and particularly so as a woman becomes even more beautiful when she is pregnant. Often it is also the time when we slow down on our day to day activities. Some women take a break from work and concentrate on their and the growing child’s health. The free time makes some women want to utilize it better. Some of them who have been planning to get LASIK to get rid of the glasses and contact lenses think this is the perfect time. Their busy schedules never allowed them to get it done earlier and now their free time gives them ideas. “Let me get it done before baby is out and I get even busier” These situations are common especially for me as cornea and lasik surgeon and I have to deal with these from time to time. I feel and understand the issues of these women who due to their hectic and busy lives have not been able to spare time for lasik surgery. But pregnancy is certainly not the time for any form of eye surgery unless it is an absolute emergency! During pregnancy due to hormonal alterations a lot of changes can happen in the eye for example glass power can change, corneal curvature undergoes changes and to add to that we cannot prescribe some medicines after lasik eye surgery due to their potential harmful effect on the growing baby. Hmmm.. Let me explain more:

1. Cornea curvature and eye power changes An increase in corneal curvature and mild steepening can occur during pregnancy. These changes can also develop post pregnancy when mothers are breast feeding. But the good news is that corneal curvature is reversible upon cessation of breastfeeding.
2. Contact lens issues: Women who wear contact lenses should also be careful. Contact lens intolerance may occur during pregnancy as a result of a change in corneal curvature, increased corneal thickness or an altered tear film.
3. Changing glass numbers Due to all these changes, the glass number may fluctuate during pregnancy or breastfeeding. In any case, it is recommended that one should wait several weeks after stopping breast feeding before taking a new glass number. Additionally, decreased or transient loss of accommodation may occur during pregnancy or within the postpartum period. What that means is that pregnant women or breast feeding mothers may experience a difficulty in reading. Eye power stability as well as corneal curvature stability is important before planning LASIK surgery. Laser vision correction involves reshaping the corneal curvature but that is exactly what is not stable during pregnancy or breastfeeding. That is why planning a LASIK surgery during pregnancy or breast feeding period is not a good idea.

Now what is a good time for lasik

Good time to get assessed for suitability for LASIK is few weeks after stopping breast feeding. Good thing is that after LASIK surgery you can be back to your routines and work in 2-3 days.

Newer techniques- flapless and bladeless lasik?

Yes, newer techniques of laser vision correction such as Femto Lasik (bladeless lasik) and Smile Lasik (Flapless lasik) have enhanced the safety, applicability, accuracy of lasik surgery procedure and also shortened the recovery time considerably.

Last words: Pregnancy and early infancy are precious times for the baby and the mother, just sit back, relax and enjoy this time with the baby We are not going anywhere. Once you are well settled into the motherhood and ready for spectacle removal surgery  – do visit us at our Centre for Lasik Surgery at Advanced Eye Hospital & Institute in Navi Mumbai. We will make sure that you experience not only the best in lasik but the best in class service. All the best.

About the author: Dr Vandana Jain is a Cornea & Lasik Surgeon and has trained from prestigious Harvard University and LV Prasad Eye Institute. She is one of the best Lasik Surgeons in the country and heads the Centre for Lasik Surgery at Advanced Eye Hospital and Institute in Navi Mumbai. Having performed thousands of Lasik surgeries over last decade, her writings reflect her deep domain expertise and thought process in giving people a spectacle free life. Her patients travel from all over India and abroad to seek her counsel before planning a lasik surgery specifically as she is  a big proponent of a through Pre-Lasik evaluation (tests) to ensure long term safety of vision and eyes. Dr Vandana Jain is also one of the few SMILE Lasik Surgeons in India who has trained at Harvard, USA

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