The guide
LASIK & Refractive Surgery in Delhi: Candidacy, Safety & Honest Limits
What refractive surgery does
These procedures reshape the cornea (LASIK, SMILE, PRK/surface ablation) or place a lens inside the eye (ICL) so light focuses correctly without glasses.
Who may be considered
Clinicians commonly assess adults with a stable prescription and healthy, suitably shaped corneas. Exact age, prescription and measurement criteria depend on the procedure and locally available device; testing, not an online checklist, determines candidacy.
When surgery may be deferred
A changing prescription, corneal shape or thickness concerns, dry eye and some health or medication factors can affect timing or suitability. Tell the clinician your full history and ask what a recommendation against surgery means for you.
Comparing the options
LASIK, SMILE, surface procedures and implantable lenses differ in eligibility, recovery and risks. The approved treatment range varies by procedure and device. Compare the option recommended for your measurements with glasses or contact lenses.
Realistic expectations
Vision can remain imperfect, glasses may still be needed, and side effects such as dryness, glare or halos may occur. Ask about risks, follow-up and the plan if a residual prescription remains.
Do not wait
Please seek urgent assessment if you have
- A promised perfect result or a recommendation made before appropriate candidacy testing — ask for a full explanation and consider another professional opinion
These symptoms may need urgent care. Contact the hospital to check availability; if you cannot promptly reach an eye-care team, go to the nearest emergency service.
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