| Questions |
Answer |
| What is Laser? |
Laser is
amplified, monophasic and intensified light. |
| What does Laser
do? |
Laser cuts or
burns through the tissues due to its intense energy. |
| Is cataract
surgery done with Laser? |
Mostly not.
Cataract surgery is done by using a phaco-emulsification technique. Ultra
sound waves are used to pulverise cataract are them remove by suction.
People call this technique as Laser surgery by mistake. Actual Laser
technique is used for very soft cataract only in some selected institutes. |
| Is Laser
technique some times used in cataract? |
When posterior
part of capsule becomes opaque some days after surgery, patient may complain
of diminished vision Laser is used to make a small opening in such cases.
Patients can see well after this procedure. |
| Where else
Laser is used? |
Laser is used
in Glaucoma cases to help draining aqueous fluid. It is also used to treat
retinal disease in diabetes. |
| What about
Laser surgery to decrease the number? |
Yes, Laser is
used in corneal surgeries to decrease the number. In this technique, cornea
is reshaped using Laser. This helps in reducing the refractive errors. |
| When is Laser
surgery advised to decrease spectacle number? |
It is a
personal choice. However high myopia or hypermetropia may be benefited by
this technique. This procedure is not usually done below 18 years and above
40 years. Reading glasses are any way required after the age of 40 years
even after this surgery. |
| If
you have any questions do not hesitate to email us. |