Rubbing your eyes after LASIK is the single most dangerous thing you can do during recovery. Even gentle rubbing can dislodge or wrinkle the corneal flap, causing serious vision complications that may require emergency treatment. Key Facts Eye rubbing after LASIK can displace the corneal flap — a serious complication Even gentle rubbing or pressing […]

Yes — LASIK can be performed a second time (called an enhancement or re-treatment) if residual prescription, regression, or under-correction occurs after the first procedure. Eligibility depends on your remaining corneal thickness. Key Facts LASIK enhancement is possible if sufficient corneal tissue remains The surgeon will measure your remaining corneal thickness before offering enhancement Enhancement […]

Yes — LASIK can be performed more than once, and this is called LASIK enhancement surgery. Here is everything you need to know about getting laser eye surgery a second time. What Is LASIK Enhancement? LASIK enhancement is a second laser procedure to fine-tune your vision if the initial correction was not quite perfect or […]

Yes — LASIK can be performed more than once, and this is called LASIK enhancement surgery. Here is everything you need to know about getting laser eye surgery a second time. What Is LASIK Enhancement? LASIK enhancement is a second laser procedure to fine-tune your vision if the initial correction was not quite perfect or […]

Yes — LASIK can be performed more than once, and this is called LASIK enhancement surgery. Here is everything you need to know about getting laser eye surgery a second time. What Is LASIK Enhancement? LASIK enhancement is a second laser procedure to fine-tune your vision if the initial correction was not quite perfect or […]

This is an excellent question that many of our patients ask during their free consultation at Centre For Lasik. Here is a comprehensive answer based on our 20+ years of experience and 1,00,000+ successful LASIK procedures across India. LASIK (Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis) has transformed the lives of millions of people who once depended on […]

LASIK surgery does not directly cause cataracts. However, having had LASIK can affect how intraocular lens (IOL) power is calculated if you need cataract surgery later in life. This is important to inform your cataract surgeon about. Key Facts LASIK does not cause or accelerate cataract formation Cataracts develop with age — LASIK patients get […]

A very common question after LASIK is whether the procedure affects cataracts — either increasing risk, preventing them, or complicating future cataract surgery. Does LASIK Increase Cataract Risk? No — LASIK does not increase your risk of developing cataracts. Cataracts are caused by age-related changes in the protein structure of the natural crystalline lens inside […]

LASIK surgery targets the cornea only — it does not directly affect the retina. However, patients with high myopia who have pre-existing retinal conditions require a thorough retinal check before LASIK. Key Facts LASIK reshapes the cornea — the retina is not touched during surgery High myopia is associated with retinal thinning and tears (unrelated […]

LASIK is designed to treat a broad spectrum of refractive errors. Understanding which prescriptions are suitable helps you set the right expectations before surgery. Myopia (Minus Power) LASIK effectively treats myopia ranging from -0.5 diopters to -12 diopters. Most patients with up to -8D achieve outstanding results. Beyond -10D, outcomes remain excellent with Contoura Vision […]