Good preparation for LASIK surgery ensures the most accurate measurements and best possible outcome. Here is a complete guide to what happens before your LASIK procedure at Centre For Lasik.
Pre-operative Tests Done Before LASIK
- Corneal topography: Maps 22,000 elevation points to detect irregularities and plan personalised treatment
- Corneal pachymetry: Measures corneal thickness at 100+ points
- Wavefront aberrometry: Detects higher-order optical aberrations
- Slit-lamp biomicroscopy: Detailed examination of cornea, lens, and anterior segment
- Dilated fundus examination: Evaluation of retina and optic nerve
- Dry eye assessment: Tear film stability, Schirmer test, and blink rate analysis
- IOP measurement: Screening for glaucoma
How to Prepare Before Your Surgery
- Stop contact lenses: Soft lenses 3–5 days before; hard/RGP lenses 3–4 weeks before
- Arrange transport: You cannot drive home after surgery
- Leave eye makeup off: Remove all eye makeup before arriving for surgery
Can Both Eyes Be Done on the Same Day?
Yes — in the vast majority of cases, both eyes are treated in the same session. This is standard practice worldwide and is safe and convenient.
Ready to find out if you qualify? Book your free LASIK evaluation at Centre For Lasik — India’s most trusted eye surgery centre with 20+ years of experience and 1,00,000+ successful procedures. Call +91 96677 70453 or book online today.