SUITABILITY TEST
All customers have to go through
this suitability test to check whether he/she can undergo
the LASIK treatment.
a) Our qualified optometrist will check the visual acuity to get the actual power of short- sightedness, long-sightedness and astigmatism.
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One of the fastest auto refractor to take many measurements within 1 second, ensures accurate calculation of your true refractive error.
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b) This test is to check the thickness and curvature of corneal to determine whether the patients can undergo the LASIK treatment.
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A corneal & anterior segment topography system which maps 18,000 data points of your corneal to analyze and create 2D & 3D corneal map for best treatment plan.
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WHO IS A SUITABLE CANDIDATE
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You are if you: |
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Are over 18 years of age |
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Have short-sightedness
(myopia) up to -12.00 Dioptres |
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Have long-sightedness (hyperopia) up to +4.00 Dioptres |
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Have astigmatism up to 4.00
Dioptres |
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Have problems with your contact lenses |
WHAT TO DO BEFORE
LASIK TREATMENT
1) Contact lens wearer :
Patients who wear contact lenses must completely
stop wearing lenses as following required days :
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Soft
Contact Lens |
Hard
Contact Lens |
Suitability
Check |
min.
3 days |
min.7
days |
LASIK
Treatment |
min.
7 days |
min.
21 days |
This period may be longer
for some patients.
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2) |
Wash
your hair and face before coming for LASIK.
Do not apply any facial or eye makeup
on the day of the surgery.
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Arrange
for transportation. It is not advisable to
drive just after the procedure and you will need someone
to send you home.
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Please
arrive at our center about 15 minutes
prior to your appointed time. You will be briefed
about the procedure and then be prepared for the treatment. |
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Although
your procedure only takes 20 minutes
to perform, you will need to rest for 60-90
minutes at our center. During this period,
you will not allowed to move around, so it is advisable
to go to the washroom before the
procedure.
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You
are advised to take more rest for
the first two days after the procedure. Strenuous
activity and active reading should be avoided.
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It
is recommended that you wear sunglasses
after the procedure to block out glare and to protect
the eyes from any accidentally trauma.
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