A cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye that affects vision. Most cataracts are related to aging and cataract surgery is one of the most common procedures for older people. However, cataracts can also be caused by diabetes, excessive exposure to sunlight, smoking or alcohol consumption. Age-related cataracts can either develop when clumps of protein reduce the sharpness of the vision or when the clear lens changes to a brownish colour. Cataract surgery is a procedure where the cloudy lens is removed and replaced by an artificial lens. Cataracts may be improved with glasses, magnifying lenses or brighter lighting, and will only need to be surgically removed when the vision loss causes problems for everyday activities.
Glaucoma refers to a range of eye diseases caused by too high pressure in the eyes. In the early stages of glaucoma, there may be no symptoms, but the disease will gradually diminish the eyesight and untreated glaucoma can lead to blindness. The vision loss is caused by damage to the optic nerve. Two categories of adult glaucoma exist: open angle glaucoma and closed angle glaucoma - the former being the most common type. If medication is insufficient glaucoma is normally treated either with laser treatment or by making a small cut in the eye to reduce the pressure. However, surgery cannot reverse an already present vision loss.
LASIK:
LASIK is short for "Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis" and is a relatively new laser vision correction procedure developed to correct myopia (near-sightedness), hyperopia (far-sightedness), and astigmatism by means of an excimer laser. The procedure has gained enormous popularity because it is considered the most advanced, most accurate and safest vision correction procedure. LASIK is a quick procedure with minimal temporary side-effects.
How much can be saved by having LASIK treatment in Thailand?
If you are looking for affordable LASIK eye surgery then we are happy to inform you that the LASIK price in Thailand is very favorable. In fact, the LASIK price in Thailand is about half to 1/3 of the price in most Western countries. In addition to the significant cost savings you can realize from LASIK in Thailand you can also rest assured that the quality is world class.
Is LASIK treatment in Thailand safe?
LASIK laser vision correction is generally considered a very safe procedure with minimal temporary side-effect. As with any procedure the risk of complications cannot be eliminated completely but complications after LASIK laser vision correction are very rare. LASIK treatment in Thailand at the various hospitals and private clinics is among the best in the world with highly experienced and professional eye specialists. Results are painless and quick under careful care and advice.
How long should the stay in Thailand be for such a treatment?
We recommend approximately 5-7 days in Bangkok or Pattaya in order to complete the initial eye examination, the LASIK laser vision correction procedure, and both the 1-day and 1-week follow-ups. The 1-week follow-up can be from 5-10 days after surgery
LASIK laser vision correction is a surgical procedure intended to improve your eyesight and to reduce your dependency on glasses or contact lenses. This means you can enjoy increased convenience in your everyday life. Particularly if you are an active person who enjoys sports or other activities, LASIK gives you the opportunity to partake in your favourite activities without the constraint of having to wear glasses or contact lenses. Furthermore, LASIK laser vision correction can eliminate the risk of long term usage of contact lenses. It also tends to increase the self-esteem of many people that they no longer have to wear glasses.
There are different treatment technologies:
Premium LASIK
Premium LASIK is a safe and effective method of treating myopia (near-sightedness), hyperopia (far-sightedness), and astigmatism and has had excellent and satisfying results. During this laser vision correction procedure, the laser reshapes the inner layer of the cornea; basically replacing the natural curve of the eye with a new curve needed to give excellent vision without glasses or contact lenses.
Optimum LASIK
Optimum LASIK uses a specialized laser algorithm called Optimization to retain the natural curve of the patient’s cornea. By trying to keep the natural shape of the cornea, Optimum LASIK has been shown to provide a better quality of vision than Premium LASIK and reduces the frequency of glare complication after LASIK laser vision correction.
Ultimate LASIK
Myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism are referred to as ‘lower order’ aberration. In addition to these, our eyes have complex ‘higher order’ aberrations that are not correctable with glasses or contact lenses but can also decrease the quality of vision. Ultimate LASIK not only attempts to retain the natural shape of the cornea but also targets any previous aberrations within the patient’s eye by means of a wavefront map. Ultimate LASIK combines the benefits of wavefront and optimization and often provides the best opportunity for superior vision. Ultimate LASIK is currently the most advanced LASIK laser vision correction treatment available.