Eye surgery is also recognized as orogolomistician surgery or ocular surgery. It is a surgery performed on the eye or its adnexa by an ophthalmologist. Even though most eye surgery can be performed by an experienced general ophthalmologist.

There are four main types of eye conditions - myopia, hyperopia, Presbyopia and astigmatism.
Myopia – Also called as nearsightedness, is the problem of not being able to see what is far away without glasses.
Hyperopia – Also called as farsightedness, is the other way round or opposite of myopia.
Presbyopia – In this the eye exhibits an increasingly diminished capability to focus on near objects with age.
Astigmatism - It is little different, where the patients have irregularities in their cornea which as a result distorts the image formed on the retina of the eye.

After an Eye Surgery the need for glasses or contact lens will either be negated, or your dependency on them will be significantly reduced. But eye operation comes with its own set of risks and they should always be careful seriously before you actually sign-up for an operation.

You will not be suitable for the operation if you are suffering from diabetes, glaucoma, cataracts, arthritis, and lupus. Even pregnant women are not suitable. With these conditions, undergoing surgery can cause permanent damage to your vision. Other problems that might be caused due to surgery are double vision, glare, and halo. One’s nighttime vision can also be affected, particularly for certain operation procedures. Even permanent unclear vision and diminished contrast may be the effects of the surgery. Some patients experience discomfort in the first 24-48 hours after surgery. Other side effects, even if unusual, may include- Glare, Seeing halos around images, Difficulty driving at night, fluctuating vision.

Advantages of Lasik are -

1. Most of the surgeons worldwide consider refractive surgery to be the preferred choice.
2. Increases self-confidence
3. Clarity of vision within hours of surgery
4. Extremely predictable
5. No more daily cleaning rituals or recurring costs as with visual aids
6. Both eyes treated on the same day
7. Greater convenience for playing sports
8. Broad range of treatable prescriptions

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