Common LASIK Myths Vs Facts

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Lasik Myths Vs Facts

Lasik emerges to be the best method to correct refractive error and evolved to finest technology to deliver high safe, accurate and reliable outcome. It is used for the correction of myopia, hypermetropia and astigmatism. The procedure is short and simple and while being computer controlled it is highly accurate. People are naturally influenced by facts and myths which affect their decision.  Among the people, there are some popular facts and myths which are surrounded and thus suppresses the opinion of the people about lasik surgery. Today Lasik eye surgery in Pune is the easiest way where you can cure your vision problem and can make yourself free from contact lens and glasses.

Myth-1 Lasik is painful and takes long recovering time.
One of the most popular and common myth is that the lasik surgery is painful but the fact is that you experience a very little pain after the surgery or almost no pain as an anesthetic drops are put in the eyes which make it numb.  Even the recovering time is very less as one can go for their work after the procedure without any difficulty.  The patients even feel and observe quick improvement in their vision post surgery and the vision improves entirely just after a day of the surgery.  So, you can return to the work just a day post surgery and  your worries are not worth it.

Myth-2 Lasik offers short term cure and is new to the world.
People are haunted by the myth that it only offers a short term cure which is not true.  People have fear in their minds but they are unaware of the fact that research department has accepted that Lasik is the best treatment for short- sightedness, long- sightedness and astigmatism.  In the medical world, it has been proved that it is the best treatment available and has been successfully used for 20 years.  Millions of people have been cured from their diseases with the help of this surgery.

Myth-3 Astigmatism vision problem cannot be treated by Lasik.
Astigmatism can certainly be corrected with lasik technology and Lasik is the only technology which offer best solution for astigmatism problem. A better quality of vision is provided with the help of the surgery.

Myth-4 Lasik causes night blindness.
Lasik surgery minimizes the risk of side effects and one can be sure of the fact that this surgery does not result in night blindness as it has now achieved a highest level of accuracy.

Myth 5- People of old age cannot undergo this surgery.
It is safe and does not effect people of any age. This is one such surgery which can be done on people of all ages above 18 years.

Frequently asked questions

How much does LASIK cost in Pune?+

At our Pune centre, Standard LASIK starts around ₹22,000–₹25,000 per eye, Contoura Vision ₹30,000–₹50,000, SMILE Pro ₹75,000–₹85,000 and ICL ₹85,000+ per eye. The exact cost depends on your prescription, corneal map and the technology you choose. Book a free consultation for an exact quote.

Is LASIK painful?+

No. Numbing drops are used, so you feel only mild pressure for a few seconds. The procedure itself takes about 10–15 minutes per eye and you walk out the same day.

How soon can I return to work after LASIK?+

Most patients resume desk work within 24–48 hours. Flapless procedures like SMILE Pro often allow next-day screen work, while standard LASIK may need 2–3 days.

Is LASIK permanent?+

Yes — the corneal reshaping is permanent. After the age of 40, age-related presbyopia may still require reading glasses, which is unrelated to the LASIK correction.

How do I know if I'm a good candidate for LASIK?+

You should be 18+, have a stable prescription for at least a year, healthy corneas of adequate thickness and no active eye disease. A free pre-LASIK evaluation confirms your candidacy.

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