How To Choose Between Blade-Free LASIK and Touchless LASIK Laser Procedure

Now that you have made up your mind to get rid of spectacles, consult with your ophthalmologist about different types of LASIK laser surgery and also understand which one is well-suited for your eyes and will best correct your vision. 

However, let’s understand the basic difference between LASIK Laser, Blade-Free or Femto LASIK Laser, and the most advanced, Touchless LASIK procedures.  

LASIK Laser

It is the most common laser eye procedure to correct vision problems. During the procedure, an eye surgeon cuts across the cornea of the eye with an instrument known as a ‘microkeratome’ and raises a flap of tissue for application of laser energy that carries out reshaping for vision correction. 

LASIK is well suited for people who are short-sighted, long-sighted, or who have astigmatism. However it may not be suitable for people with strong lens prescriptions. 

Benefits 

•    It corrects vision in most cases.
•    Recovery is quick and usually no bandages/stitches are required after LASIK laser eye surgery.
•    Adjustments can be made years after LASIK laser eye surgery to further correct vision.
•    Post LASIK laser eye surgery, most patients no longer need corrective eyewear.

 Femtosecond Laser Technology or Blade Free LASIK  

In the Femtosecond LASIKtechnique, precise incision is made with the femtosecond laser instead of making it with a ‘microkeratome’, thus making the surgery more precise and safe. This provides maximal comfort to the patient.

Benefits

•    100% Bladefree, Painless and Stitchless surgery. 
•    Minimal risk of complications. 
•    Provides more precise and predictable surgery. 
•    Immediate removal of glasses; gives you perfect 20/20 vision. 
•    It takes about a minute per eye.
•    Better visual outcome. 
•    Reduces risks of infection and healing problems. 
•    This surgery can be performed on patients with thin corneas. 

  

Touchless LASIK Laser Technique

Unlike LASIK or Femtosecond LASIK, in Touchless LASIK there is no need of creating a corneal flap, hence there's no flap related complication at all. Infact, this latest technology avoids any instrument coming into direct contact with the eye, and is absolutely a non-contact, safest and most accurate way of getting rid of refractive errors. The treatment takes hardly few seconds to complete as only ‘laser light’ is used during the procedure.  

Benefits

•    Shorter operative time.
•    Accurate results.
•    It is comparatively painless way of getting rid of spectacles. 
•    It is a ‘no cut-no pain’ procedure to get rid of glasses. 
•    Bilateral eyes are treated in the same session. 
•    It is safe for the patients with thin cornea. 
•    Risk of astigmatism is almost zero. 
•    Risk of retinal tear is zero. 
•    Touchless LASIK treatment is well suited for  almost everyone, even the  candidates who have been rejected for LASIK. 
•    Severity of dry eye is almost negligible and temporary.

Sharp Sight (Group of Eye Hospitals) is a pioneer in the field of LASIK eye treatment in Delhi-NCR. Infact, we were among the first eye hospitals to introduce US – FDA approved Femto Blade Less LASIK eye surgery in Delhi, India. 

From LASIK to Robotic FemtoLASIK eye surgery, we offer the most advanced laser vision correction treatments with the world-class technology. Our team of surgeons are among the best LASIK surgeons in Delhi NCR. So, if you are looking for Femto/Bladeless/Touchless LASIK eye surgery in Delhi, contact us. 

Also, if you are keen to know about Femto LASIK eye surgery cost in India or about our very affordable Bladefree LASIK eye surgery cost or our latest treatment plans, speak to our representative today!