LASIK surgery has been the answer for millions to live their lives free from glasses and contact lenses. Tandon Eye Hospital is pleased to provide this modern technique of LASIK treatment to correct refractive errors with sharper vision offering an improved quality of life.
Yet, one query resonates with many: Does spectacle power come back after LASIK surgery? Let’s find out.
Understanding LASIK Surgery
LASIK, which stands for Laser-Assisted in Situ Keratomileusis, is a highly accurate and effective procedure performed on the eye to correct refractive errors that arise due to shape irregularities in the human eye. Such errors result in a faulty bending, or refraction, of light, which is what makes seeing clearly difficult. LASIK is an advanced laser technique through which the cornea is restructured so that light rays focus properly on the retina for clear vision.
Our specialists at Tandon Eye Hospital excel in the treatments:
- Astigmatism: An irregularly shaped cornea results in blurry vision for both near and distant objects.
- Nearsightedness (Myopia): When the eyeball is too long and cannot focus on distant objects.
- Farsightedness (Hyperopia): When the eyeball is short, and things near appear out of focus.
Advantages of LASIK include quick recovery, minimal pain, and a long-term outcome. However, results vary between individuals.
Why Might Spectacle Power Return?
While LASIK permanently reshapes the cornea, some factors can cause vision changes later on. Some of the reasons why spectacle power may return include:
- Regression
Occasionally, and in a minimal amount of cases, the cornea becomes partially reverted again towards its original shape. This is more common in cases who have high prescriptions prior to surgery.
- Aging and Presbyopia:
This phenomenon is due to natural aging and thus it occurs due to the development of presbyopia in the aging process when the lens in the eye becomes stiff and cannot be adapted to peering closer objects. This condition is not because of LASIK, but will usually need the wearing of glasses for reading.
- Changes in Eye Health:
Conditions like cataracts or those due to problems with the retina may change the vision and therefore would need further correction.
- Improper Care After Surgery:
Inappropriate following of prescribed care routines or tiresome activities for the eyes during their recovery can affect the long-term results of the surgery.
How Common Is This?
Mostly, people after LASIK have stable and better vision over the years. Studies show that more than 95 percent of patients achieve 20/25 vision or better after operation. However, a small percentage may experience regression. For these individuals, enhancement surgery, which is a LASIK touch-up, can restore clarity.
Preventive Measures and Solutions
At Tandon Eye Hospital, we value long-term success with LASIK. Here is how we help ensure the outcome:
- Thorough Pre-Surgical Evaluation: Our experts carefully examine your eye health and refractive stability to determine the appropriateness of LASIK.
- Personalized care plans: In addition to reducing hazards, appropriate post-operative care promotes the patient’s healthy recovery.
- Improvement Procedures: If spectacle power comes back, we provide advanced touch-up treatments for any regression.
What Should You Do If Spectacle Power Returns?
If there is any distortion in the vision after LASIK, do not hesitate but contact our team today. A timely evaluation can establish the cause and allow the realization of appropriate solutions to ensure your clear vision continues.
LASIK surgery at Tandon Eye Hospital is the most revolutionary treatment for refractive errors. It can bring permanent freedom from glasses and contact lenses. Spectacle power returns in some very rare cases, but such conditions can be controlled with proper care and advanced treatments.
Come and learn more about LASIK and get on your road to a clear and hassle-free world of vision today.
