The four types of refractive errors are:

• Nearsightedness (Myopia): Close objects or images appear clear and sharp but things in the distance are blurred.
• Farsightedness (Hyperopia): Distant objects and images are clear but images that are close are blurred.
• Astigmatism: Objects are blurred at any distance.
• Presbyopia: Commonly known as Ageing eye that occurs at the age after 40 years. The eye loses the ability to change focus and refractive surgery cannot be done to correct the vision.

Types of Surgeries to correct Refractive errors:

• LASIK SURGERY: A quick, safe and painless eye surgery. This procedure helps in treatment of Myopia, Hyperopia, Astigmatism. It reshapes the cornea with a device called Microkeratome to improve vision. One can resume back with normal activities within 24 hours after the surgery. LASIK patients at Gagana Eye Hospital experience a difference in a few hours, a difference with clear vision.
• FEMTOLASIK: It's one of the most effective, safe and successful procedures opted by millions. A procedure where no cutting tool is used instead a precise laser beam is used to resolve the visionary problems. It helps in quick recovery time with less postoperative complications. Gagana’s cohesive team, technicians and staff ensure the patients to experience hassle free and pleasant services.
• PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy): It’s a laser surgery technique used to rectify the irregular curvature of the eye. It gives best results when visionary problems are mild to moderate. A contact-like Bandage Contact Lens (BCL) is used during the healing process which would cause blurriness until the Bandage Contact Lens (BCL) is removed. The Surgery lasts less than 10 minutes and the healing process takes 5 days. Photorefractive Keratectomy is the best option for athletes.
• SMILE ( Small Incision Lenticule Extraction): It’s an innovative and minimal invasive form of keyhole laser eye surgery to correct vision. It's apt for people with high degree of short-sightedness. The SMILE procedure is safe and quick. Results are fast and 80% of the vision improves within a few hours. Very less chances of experiencing dry eyes. For more information or a definitive answer consult Gagana Eye Hospital.
• ICL( Implantable Contact Lens): Surgery involves placement of an artificial lens. The ICL is implanted in front of the natural lens. It’s an Intraocular surgery used to correct moderate to severe Myopia. It's a great advantage for people with thin Corneas who do not opt for LASIK. In addition it protects from harmful ultraviolet rays. Which rules out the complications like Cataracts and Macular degeneration. ICL is completely removable. It can be replaced to adapt new vision correction options if required. Gagana Eye Hospital has profound records of successful ICL surgery results.