LASIK treatment at SANKARA NETHRALAYA.
Before having the LASIK surgery, we recommend that you have a pre LASIK assessment to determine whether you are an ideal candidate for LASIK surgery or not. The pre-LASIK assessment process normally takes about 2-3 hours (Approx). We would like to examine you prior to deciding on LASIK treatment.
The details of LASIK are as follows:
If you have adequate corneal thickness, No eye pathology, stable vision in last 6 months to 1 year, age of 18 years and above then you may be an eligible candidate for the LASIK treatment.
After a complete examination of your eyes, your ophthalmologist will have a detailed discussion about the appropriate procedure for you (any one of the following procedure which is suitable for you)
LASIK (Laser Assisted in-situ Keratomileusis) Thin hinged flap of cornea (The cornea is the transparent, dome-shaped window covering the front of the eye) is created and lifted to one side in order to allow laser treatment to the deeper part of the cornea. The flap is then repositioned in its original position. Improvement in vision is noted right from the next day. LASIK treatment can be performed for both eyes on the same day.
EPI LASIK it is a procedure, which combines the advantages of PRK and LASIK, Epi LASIK involves the use of a microkeratome, similar to LASIK, however only the superficial epithelial layer of cornea is separated as in PRK and this flap is replaced following the reshaping of the cornea using the Excimer Laser. A soft bandage contact lens placed in the eye for 4-5 days and the other eye may be operated after a week or whenever the patient comfortable.
Approximate Charges for the procedures / tests:
LASIK / CUSTOM Procedure EPI LASIK Procedures
Consultation Charges 350.00 350.00
Pre Op Test (Per eye) 1250.00 1250.00
Procedure Charges (Per eye) 17500.00 17800.00
(Choices of LASIK / EPI LASIK / CUSTOM LASIK Procedure will be decided based on your Ocular findings at the time of consultation)
If you do not live in Chennai you may be required to stay in Chennai for 4 5 days for the entire procedure (including your consultation, pre operative tests and treatment) for LASIK treatment, a week for EpiLASIK . Laser Refractive Surgery is normally performed as an out patient procedure that does not require hospitalization.
Please prepare yourself as follows:
1. Please remember that if you are a contact lens wearer you have to discontinue the use of the same at least 2 weeks prior to appointment. During this period you can wear spectacles.
2. Please be accompanied. Do not drive by yourself after your consultation because during the examination, your pupil will be dilated causing blurred vision for 3-4 hours.
3. Please bring sunglasses, if possible because you might feel light sensitivity due to the effect of pupillary dilatation.
Our Refractive Surgery Centre functions (between 8.00 3.00 pm) on all week days except Sundays & holidays, For your convenience and better care, please make an appointment in advance at least 1-2 days.
Further details on LASIK available in our website, you may also visit the same (http://www.sankaranethralaya.org/lasik_corner.htm)
In our Institute the LASIK treatment is performed by using the ALLEGRETTO WAVE Eye-Q 400 Hz excimer laser system.
(Our range of Correction upto:
For Myopia( minus Power) upto 12,
For Hyperopia ( Plus Power) upto +6
For Astigmatism ( Cyclindrical Power) upto + 6) provided all other above parameters is with in normal limits)
Regarding Insurance for LASIK:
LASIK (Corneal Refractive Surgery) is considered, as elective and cosmetic surgery is not covered by many health insurance plans. Some insurance Agency is providing the claim for those who is having more than -8 D power However; you may contact our Insurance section staff after the lasik consultation and also check your insurance agency customer care in this regard.
Regarding Reading Glassess( for +40 years of Age):
Patients over 40 years of age read well without glasses following the treatment. Patients over 40 may need magnification for reading fine print. Presbyopia is the term that refers to the natural weakening of the focusing muscles that occurs in our early to mid 40s, causing us to need the magnification that reading glasses provide. The LASIK treatment does not correct or prevent presbyopia. We also will be glad to discuss another option called monovision.
Kindly note that this Refractive Surgery (LASIK) facility is available only at our Chennai Sankara Nethralaya JKCN Complex, (Jagadguru Kanchi Sri Chandrasekarendra Saraswathi Nethra Nilayam) , # 21, Pycrofts Garden Road,(off Haddows Road) Chennai -6
You can schedule an appointment via on-line or lasik@snmail.org / fax (044 2825 4180) or call our LASIK Secretary – Mr Sambasivan at 0 93801 07258 / 93802 88188( Mr Lakshman) between 9 am to 3 pm on working days.
Kindly let us know if you would like to fix an appointment for LASIK Consultation at our Refractive Surgery Centre Chennai.
If more information is needed, Please do not hesitate to contact me at the address and phone number below or e-mail: lasik@snmail.org
Thanks & Best Regards,
A MAHALINGAM
MANAGER DEVELOPMENT
Contact Address:
LASIK CELL REFRACTIVE SURGERY CENTRE
SANKARA NETHRALAYA (JKCN ANNEXE)
21, PYCROFTS GARDEN ROAD, CHENNAI 600 006
TEL: 044 4227 1903 / 044 28271616 (EXTN 2402)
FAX: 044 2825 4180 / E-MAIL: lasik@snmail.org
MOBILE: 0 93802 88188 / 0 93801 07258(Appointments)