refractive surgery

Refractive Surgery at Nethradhama Blurry mornings where you squint to read a text or scramble to find your glasses can be a familiar feeling for many. For thousands who walk into Nethradhama every year, these moments are history. Here, refractive surgery has helped people step into a world free from spectacles or contact lenses. ✔ What is Refractive Surgery? Refractive surgery is a medical procedure that reshapes the cornea to correct common vision problems like nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. Refractive surgery helps people achieve clearer sight without relying on glasses or contact lenses by adjusting how light focuses on the retina. In simple terms, it’s a safe, quick, and effective solution performed with precision laser systems or other specialised techniques to give you visual independence. While many procedures reshape the cornea, some, like lens-based surgeries, involve replacing the eye’s natural lens to correct vision. ✔ Benefits of Refractive Surgery There’s more to refractive surgery than ditching your glasses. For many patients, it opens the door to everyday ease and lifelong improvements. Here’s how it can change your outlook—literally and emotionally. 1. You will no longer need to wear glasses and contact lenses. 2. Improved self-confidence at work and in social situations without visual aids. 3. Experience sharper, more natural vision, especially with modern techniques like laser refractive surgery. 4. Minimise visual disturbances such as halos, glare, and poor night vision, although temporary symptoms may still occur during healing. 5. Boost your performance in jobs where precise vision makes a difference, like aviation or emergency services. 6. Benefit from long-term results with minimal maintenance or follow-ups once healing is complete. 7. Reclaim a sense of independence, comfort, and spontaneity in your lifestyle. ✔ Types of Refractive Surgery Each pair of eyes is unique, and so are the solutions. At Nethradhama, we offer various types of refractive surgery options designed to suit different vision needs, lifestyles, and eye health conditions. From surface-based treatments to advanced laser techniques, each procedure is carefully selected to offer precise correction. Below are the key types available at our centre. 1. PRK PRK is an early, reliable laser vision correction procedure where the cornea’s surface layer is removed and the underlying tissue is reshaped. It’s ideal for people with thin corneas or those active in contact sports. Although recovery takes a bit longer, PRK delivers safe, clear, and long-lasting vision results. 2. SMILE SMILE is short for Small Incision Lenticule Extraction. It is a modern refractive surgery technique that uses a femtosecond laser to create a small disc-shaped tissue inside the cornea. This tissue is removed through a tiny incision, leaving most of the corneal surface intact. The minimally invasive nature of smile refractive surgery makes it a popular choice, especially for people with active lifestyles. Patients often experience quicker recovery times and less discomfort post-surgery. 3. SMILE Pro SMILE Pro is a next-generation enhancement of smile refractive surgery, offering even faster treatment times and improved laser precision. It retains the small incision and lenticule removal technique of traditional SMILE but integrates upgraded laser systems to reduce the duration of the procedure. Patients undergoing SMILE Pro often benefit from improved comfort and a quicker return to daily activities. 4. LASIK LASIK, or Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis, is perhaps the most well-known form of refractive surgery worldwide. It involves creating a thin flap on the cornea, lifting it, and then reshaping the underlying tissue using an excimer laser to correct vision problems. This technique is popular due to its quick procedure time and rapid visual recovery. Many patients experience clearer vision within a day or two. LASIK refractive surgery is suitable for correcting nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. It is also often recommended for those looking for minimal discomfort and lasting results, especially with today’s advanced LASIK technology. 5. Refractive Lens Exchange Refractive Lens Exchange, also called clear lens extraction, is a form of refractive surgery often recommended for patients with high refractive errors or early signs of cataracts. Instead of reshaping the cornea, this procedure involves replacing the eye’s natural lens with an artificial intraocular lens. This technique is particularly effective for those who may not be suitable candidates for laser-based surgeries due to thin corneas or extreme prescriptions. By addressing vision internally, refractive lens exchange offers long-term clarity and reduces the risk of cataract development later in life.