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    LASIK and refractive surgery

    LASIK, PRK, SMILE, SMILE Pro and ICL to reduce or remove your need for glasses, after a careful check of whether surgery suits your eyes.

    Medically reviewed by Dr. Vinay Patil, MBBS, MS (Ophthalmology), founder of Sankalp Nethralaya. Last reviewed .

    Quick answer

    Sankalp Nethralaya offers LASIK, SMILE, PRK and ICL at its HSR Layout, Hosa Road and Banaswadi clinics in Bengaluru. LASIK, PRK, SMILE, SMILE Pro and ICL for short sight, long sight and astigmatism. Consultations start at ₹650, walk-ins are welcome, and cashless treatment is available with major insurers and TPAs.

    How LASIK works, step by step

    1. Step 1 of 5

      Numbing

      Drops numb the eye. A gentle holder keeps the eyelids open.

    A simplified illustration, not to scale. Your surgeon will explain your own procedure.

    Treatments we offer

    • LASIK: a laser creates a thin flap on the cornea and a second laser reshapes it. Most people see well within a day.
    • PRK: the laser reshapes the surface of the cornea with no flap. Recovery takes a few days longer, but it can suit thinner corneas.
    • SMILE and SMILE Pro: a laser shapes a thin disc of tissue inside the cornea, which is removed through a tiny opening. There is no flap. SMILE Pro uses a faster laser, so the laser step takes only seconds.
    • ICL (implantable lens): a thin lens is placed inside the eye, in front of your own lens. It suits people with very high power or corneas too thin for laser.

    Is it right for you?

    Not everyone is a suitable candidate. Before surgery we check how stable your power is, the thickness and shape of your cornea, your tear film and your general eye health. Then we explain which option suits you, and which do not, so you can make an informed choice.

    You may be a candidate if

    • You are over 18 and your power has been stable for at least a year
    • Your corneas are healthy
    • You have no uncontrolled eye disease

    Read LASIK vs SMILE vs PRK vs ICL and is LASIK right for you?

    Where to get treated

    LASIK and refractive surgery is available at our HSR Layout, Hosa Road and Banaswadi clinics.

    Sources

    1. Refractive errors, National Eye Institute (NIH)

    Common questions

    Which is better: LASIK, SMILE or PRK?

    Each gives excellent results in suitable eyes. The best choice depends on your power, the thickness and shape of your cornea, dryness and your work. Your surgeon will recommend one after your assessment.

    Is laser eye surgery painful?

    Numbing drops are used, so most people feel only pressure for a few seconds. The eyes may feel gritty for a day or two afterwards.

    What if I am not suitable for laser?

    An implantable lens (ICL) may suit people with very high power or thin corneas. Some people are better off staying with glasses or contact lenses, and we will tell you honestly.

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