Are removal of glasses or Refractive surgery a cosmetic or curative in nature? This is a matter of debate as Refractive or Lasik Surgery is opted by those with high glass power for better quality of lifestyle and also looks.
Lasik surgery is possible in the age group of 18 to 40 years of age. It is popular in those sections who want to apply for the job of a pilot, police services and girls of marriageable age.
What is LASIK?
LASIK surgery is a laser-based procedure for the removal of glasses. It was invented in 1989 and since then the technological advances have made the procedure very simple. It is now a household term and is opted by those who have eye power more than minus 5 and above.
How many of them are opting in India?
In India, data collection is limited, but every private eye hospital setup does at least four procedures a month. The demand is from the younger age group for professional and personal reasons.
The demand for LASIK Surgery has seen a rise in India as the safe and effective technology and ability of the surgeons has provided the confidence that it can help to reverse the issues of sight.
Dr Shibu Varkey, Regional Medical Director, MaxiVision Eye Hospitals explains, “Lasik is a safe procedure and with cutting edge technology many of them have been able to benefit. It is only carried out on patients categorized as fit for the surgery. This surgery is a safe and simple solution to those who dream of having a clear vision without the burden of spectacles.”
The procedures in cities have been steady but there is also increasing demand from tier II and tier III cities. Most of them have to come to city centers for the procedures.
The advancement in eye treatments has helped to deal with myopia and eye experts believe that the real potential of Lasik treatment is yet to be fully utilized in India.