There is no unalterable age limit for LASIK, though doing so before age 40 would be the most recommended. The surgery depends on the eye health of the individual. Patients with no organic reason for vision loss, such as cataracts or other medical complications, can easily go for LASIK surgery after initial evaluation.

Immediately after LASIK treatment, the eyes may itch or burn or feel like something is stuck in the eye. There can be a certain level of discomfort and mild pain in some cases. The doctor may suggest a mild pain-relieving medicine for the same. The vision can be blurred or hazy.

Instilling numbing eye drops helps with the urge to blink in the patients during the laser eye treatment. A device is also used to keep the eyes open in times of need during the surgery.

LASIK eye operation is not painful. Before starting the procedure, the surgeon will use numbing eyedrops for both eyes. While there might be a feeling of pressure during the ongoing procedure, there will be no feeling of pain.

Laser eye operation for cataracts is a viable option since it helps rectify the refractive errors by reshaping the cornea using a laser. However, in cataract cases, LASIK will not correct the blurred vision caused by this disorder.

Some people have blurred vision right from birth due to some congenital disabilities, while others have developed blurred vision with time. In some cases, blurry vision can be rectified with the help of LASIK eye treatment or surgery.

In this type of procedure, the tissues of the corneal surface are removed from the corneal surface (front part of the eye), which helps maintain the effects for a lifetime and are, therefore, permanent. The surgery helps with the correction of refractive error and clarity of vision.

Contrary to public notion, LASIK is not a very costly treatment. It is imperative to keep in mind that laser eye surgery prices can vary due to different factors like infrastructure, technology, and equipment, ranging from Rs. 25000 to Rs. 100000.