Laser Eye Centre In Delhi

  Following are the post-operative protective measures followed by the patients: Vision changes during the first few weeks are normal. Do not panic. Do not drive until you feel confident about safe driving. Wear protective glasses for at least four days after surgery. This will help you to avoid accidentally rubbing the eye and prevent eye exposure to dust. In the first week itself, you will feel much better as irritation, redness, and discomfort progressively subsides. Avoid using any eye make-up or lotions for at least 7 days after the surgery. Avoid contact with water and soap to eyes while bathing. Do not play any contact sports for one week post-surgery as it may lead to an eye injury. Avoid any strenuous activity which may lead sweat to enter your eyes. Do not swim for at least 14 days after surgery. Although you can read, watch television, or work on the computer screen but do not forget to use lubricants and take short breaks. Use goggles with a high preventive index from UV ra

What is PRK? PRK ( photorefractive keratectomy ) is a type of laser vision correction procedure to correct the refractive errors that is… myopia, hypermetropia and astigmatism. PRK was one of the earliest laser eye surgery vision correction procedures and has been performed longer than  LASIK  which has become more popular than PRK now. Similar to LASIK and other types of LVC procedures corneal reshaping is done using an EXCIMER LASER thus allowing the light rays to properly focus on the retina and achieving a clear vision without spectacles. WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LASIK AND PRK In both the techniques the laser used is same and corneal reshaping is also the same but the difference lies in the FIRST step. In  LASIK  in the first step a flap is made either using a microkeratome or a laser , the thickness of the flap varies between 90 to 130 microns and after the procedure is over this flap is repositioned back. In PRK the flap is not made, instead most superficial layer of the co

  Dr. Rajiv Bajaj MBBS, MS – Ophthalmology – LASIK Surgeon In Delhi Dr. Rajiv Bajaj  is a renowned Ophthalmologist practicing in the Pitampura area of Delhi. He is the founder of Bajaj Eye Care Centre, a center equipped with ultra-modern facilities that provide solutions to a wide range of eye ailments. The  NABH accredited  center known for its professional excellence is present on the panel of leading insurance companies, Govt. Organizations and the majority of TPA’s for Cashless Mediclaim Facilities  Dr. Bajaj  is an MBBS graduate from Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi. He further pursued a post-graduation MS in Ophthalmology from Delhi University at Safdarjang Hospital which has added immensely to his surgical experience in the subject. Prior to independent practice,  Dr. Bajaj  served at Safdarjang Hospital, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, Maharaja Agrasen Hospital, and Sant Parmanand Hospital which have been his immense sources of experience in the ophthalmic field. He later es

Factors Affecting Candidature For Refractive Surgery AGE one should be at least 18 years or more in age to undergo the procedure. In males it is preferable to have attained 19 years. Otherwise there is no age limit for the procedure. After 40 years of age the preferred procedure is  PRESBYOND  which corrects and targets the ability to see distant as well as near objects. STABILITY OF REFRACTIVE ERROR (NUMBER OF GLASSES) it is better to have a stable refraction for at least six months prior to the procedure. TYPE OF REFRACTIVE ERROR All types of refractive errors can be treated with  LASIK  that is myopia (short sightedness), hypermetropia (long sightedness), and astigmatism (cylindrical powers ). CORNEAL PARAMETERS Lasik is a procedure performed on the most front transparent layer of the eye called cornea. Its examination is important in determining the candidature for all laser vision correction procedures. Parameters affecting are corneal thickness, overall curvature and contour of t