Yes, if your eyes are healthy and your general overall health is good. You need to be over 18 years old. Pregnant or nursing women are advised to wait. Certain medical conditions may need to be treated before proceeding with LASIK. Dr. Hasanain Shikari arranges a consultation with each patient to conduct a complete LASIK evaluation. A thorough examination and tests will help determine if you are a good candidate for LASIK.
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With laser vision correction surgery, complications are very rare. The risk of sight threatening complications is less than 1% overall. Your safety is our Number 1 priority. Dr. Hasanain Shikari is a caring doctor and highly trained to address all your eye care needs. His complete LASIK evaluation will ensure that you are recommended LASIK only if you are a suitable candidate. At Arete Lasik, we know it is safer to turn away unsuitable candidates but better to see happy patients afterward!
The eyes are numbed with anesthetic drops so no pain is felt during the LASIK surgery. During the procedure, there may be a light pressure sensation around the eye.
After LASIK surgery, Dr. Shikari usually suggests returning home to relax or going to sleep for a few hours. Most patients are able to return to work the next day! At Arete Lasik, we suggest some minimal restrictions in the first few weeks such as avoiding eye makeup or swimming.
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Can both eyes be treated together?
Yes. LASIK surgery is very safe, and takes only about 10-15 minutes per eye. Dr. Hasanain Shikari performs LASIK on both eyes at the same appointment time in most cases.
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Yes. LASIK surgery is very safe, and takes only about 10-15 minutes per eye. Dr. Hasanain Shikari performs LASIK on both eyes at the same appointment time in most cases.
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Glasses for distance should not be required after laser vision correction. Beyond age 40, reading glasses may be required to correct a natural ageing process called presbyopia. At Arete Lasik, we believe that reading glasses are a welcome alternative to two pairs of glasses or bifocals after 40!
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Dr. Hasanain Shikari is firmly against “same day LASIK” (doing the procedure on the same day as the evaluation) as practiced by some clinics.
A complete LASIK evaluation involves dilating the eyes with eyedrops to examine the eyes. A thorough LASIK evaluation is impossible without dilating the eyes. The dilation effect lasts 4-8 hours atleast and a dilated eye is not ideal for a successful LASIK procedure. This means a LASIK procedure must be done the day after a successful LASIK evaluation. You would have to come in the morning after your laser vision correction for your one-day post-op appointment with Dr. Hasanain Shikari.
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Can I fly the day after my LASIK surgery?
Yes, you can fly the day after your laser vision correction, once you complete your post-op appointment with Dr. Hasanain Shikari.
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Yes, you can fly the day after your laser vision correction, once you complete your post-op appointment with Dr. Hasanain Shikari.
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