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Monday, November 23, 2009
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International Patients
Facilities for International Patients :
Rushabh Eye Hospital & Laser Center is State of the art Eye Center treating patients with Eye Disorders from through out India, USA, UK , Australia Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, East Africa, and Middle East.. International patients are provided facilities and services that include help with Visa, Airport transfers, Comfortable and select accommodation & interpreter services. A dedicated international desk ensures that all international patients get the very best of Rushabh and India. Our travel affiliates combine the treatment with a memorable holiday which they customize according to your travel preferences.
What can you expect as an International patient at Rushabh ?
Experience with Interntional Patients :
Rushabh has a long tradition of serving international patients. We serve patients from different countries and diverse nationalities from Asia, the Middle East, Mauritius, Seychelles and East Africa. We also provide corporate services for a large number of multinational clients. Our experienced guest relations team is adept in working with patients from different backgrounds and will ensure that the international patient will find a home away from home.
Interpreter services are available and we spare no effort in communicating with you in your language of comfort.
Travel :
Our International desk will facilitate your travel, visa, board, tours & foreign exchange. Our Official Travel agent is Aquarius Tours & Travels.
Medical Visa :
The Indian Government has started issuing a Medical Visa for tourists who come to India for medical treatment. This visa is valid for a year or the period of treatment, whichever is less, and can be extended by another year. The medical visa enables a tourist to travel to India up to three times in one year. Two family members or attendants can also accompany a patient on a medical visa. Based on the Indian Embassy's assessment of the patients needs, family members or attendants can be granted a visa, in association with the patient's medical visa.
Hotel and Accommodation :
In addition to, well-appointed patient rooms, Rushabh has on it's panel comfortable 3, 4 & 5 star hotels and Service Apartments with excellent rooms and suites to suit your taste and budget.
Call Us or Mail Us for further information :
Tel. No's : +91 22 2528 8623 / 2528 22 32
Fax No's : +91 22 2529 4841
Email : rushabh_eye@yahoo.in
Website : http://www.rushabheyehospital.com/
Blog : http://rushabheye.blogspot.com/
Charitable Eye Care Services
Charitable Eye Care Services at Rushabh Eye Hospital & Laser Center :
A mission towards good Vision for all
“To see is the right of every human being and no one should remain blind for lack of simple delivery of eye care”.
Our Charitable Care programme has Three Services:
Community outreach camps - reach out to people who are suffering from poor vision but are not able to have access to quality eye care - The camps take place in an area identified by social workers. These patients are examined and brought to the hospital for any further treatment that they might require.
School Screening Programme – we examine and check up school going children in an environment that they are familiar with, in their own schools. This helps detect eye problems at an earlier stage, ensuring good vision for these young children. Teachers are also educated on how to identify eye problems in children.
In-house Charity Services – Needy patients, poor employees of patients at Rushabh and other non-affording patients benefit from this programme, as we help them access to the most advanced eye care, but at highly subsidized rates. If you wish to have access to these services for anyone deserving the same, we will be happy to assist you.
Rushabh also regularly organizes Eye Care Events for Senior Citizens, Educational Seminars and Community Eye Awareness programmes, to facilitate Eye Care Awareness in Society.
We have our charitable eye hospital in Dhule-Maharashtra
To know more on this please visit the website……http://www.shardanetralay.org/
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Corneal Transplant
Corneal Transplant :
Diseased corneas can now be replaced successfully by transplanting a human donor cornea to the diseased eye. Replacing the unhealthy cornea with a healthy cornea is the only way of restoring vision. CORNEAL TRANSPLANTATION is one of the most successful organ transplant surgeries.
Corneas for transplant come from individuals who have donated their eyes for use after death who is free from transmissible diseases like HIV, Hepatitis and Syphilis. The donor cornea is itself screened for any pathology and then stored in a nutritive medium temporarily till use.
The donor cornea is secured on the patient’s eye with fine thin sutures made of nylon; about 8 to 16 sutures are put. These sutures can be removed later on after a period of 3 to 6 months. The corneal transplant procedure can be combined with cataract surgery and lens implantation when it is called “triple procedure”.
The success rate of a corneal transplantation procedure is over 90% in majority of cases. However the patient needs to come for regular follow-up after surgery for early management of complications if they arise. The most common cause of failure of corneal transplant procedure results from graft rejection which can be successfully managed if recognized early.
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Keratoconus
Keratoconus :
Keratoconus is a bilateral progressive thinning of cornea of unknown cause. This typically starts during adolescence. It is usually an inherited corneal disorder which means that approximately 50% of family members may have it.
Cornea is the clear outer surface of the eye that permits light to enter the eye & focus on the retina. The cornea consists of finely arranged layers (lamellae) of connective tissue called collagen that make up to 90% of its substance.
The chemical bonds (cross links) in between these layers get weaker in keratoconus leading to progressive thinning and stretching of the cornea. Normal pressure within the eye causes the cornea to bulge forward into an irregular cone shape.
In early stages of keratoconus, Rigid gas permeable contact lenses can be tried. But in progressive cases, corneal collagen cross-linking is the treatment of choice.
Corneal Collagen Crosslinking with Riboflavin (C3-R) :
A new non surgical, non invasive treatment, based on collagen cross linking with Ultraviolet A (UVA, 365nm) and riboflavin (Vitamin B 2), a photosensitizing agent is now available. This changes the intrinsic biomechanical properties of the cornea, increasing its mechanical strength. This increase in corneal strength has shown to arrest the progression of keratoconus.
The eye is then exposed to UVA light for 30 minutes. Hence, the treatment takes about an hour per eye. After the treatment, antibiotic eye drops are applied; a bandage contact lens may be applied, which will be removed during the follow up visit.
However one need to understand that Collagen cross-linking treatment is not a cure for keratoconus, rather, it aims to slow the progression of the condition. However following the cross-linking treatment it makes the patient more comfortable to wear contact lens.
The main aim of this treatment is to arrest progression of keratoconus, and thereby prevent further deterioration in vision and the need for corneal transplantation.
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Cornea Clinic
Cornea Clinic at Rushabh Eye Hospital and Laser Center:
Cornea is the transparent, dome-shaped tissue covering the front of the eye. It is like the watch glass of a wrist watch. Cornea is a powerful refracting surface and provides about 2/3rd of the eye's focusing power. Diseases of the cornea, due to injury or infection lead to loss of its transparency, thus reducing the vision.
Corneal Transplant or Keratoplasty:
Diseased corneas can now be replaced successfully by transplanting a human donor cornea to the diseased eye. Replacing the unhealthy cornea with a healthy corneais the only way of restoring vision. CORNEAL TRANSPLANTATION is one of the most successful organ transplant surgeries.Corneas for transplant come from individuals who have donated their eyes for use after death.
Cornea clinic is an integral part of Rushabh Eye Hospital & Laser Center . About 2.5 million people in India suffer from Corneal Blindness. Hence early diagnosis, prompt management and treatment of this problem is absolutely mandatory. Rushabh Eye Hospital & Laser Center has the most advanced diagnostic treatment facilities to handle all corneal disorders.
- Phototherapeutic Keratectomy (PTK) with Excimer Laser.
- Corneal Transplant or keratoplasty.
- Complete Micro Biological workup including staining and culture for Corneal infection.
- Detailed Anterior Segment & Corneal Imaging facilities.
- Corneal collagen cross-linking riboflavin C3R
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Thursday, November 12, 2009
Golden Rules for Glaucoma
Golden Rules for Glaucoma :
Use your medications regularly: It will be especially easy to forget to use your medication when your pressures are under but to prevent intermittent rise in eye pressure please put drops regularly. Get an extra supply of medication in case you misplace a bottle of eye drops or pills.
Know what your medications are & how best to use them: Know the name & dosage of each medication you are using.
Schedule your regular check ups on time: It is easy to put off or forget your regular check ups when your IOP is under control or, when you are busy with work or personal activities. Please go for regular IOP check ups and perimetry test as advised.
Maintain Good Health: Maintaining good general health is important and also contributes to taking care of your eyes. Pay attention to proper diet and nutrition, exercise, and avoid nicotine and excess caffeine. Reduce your day to day stress.
Medication Tips :
1. Schedule medications around daily routine like on waking up or breakfast & bedtime.
2. Remember that “Four times a day” means four times in 24 hours that is at 7am. At noon, 6pm & at bedtime.
“Twice a day” means every 12 hours that is at 7 am and 7 pm or at 10 am and 10 pm
3. Keep your medications in a special visible place at home (for instance on a kitchen table or on a bathroom shelf) carry them with you when your are away from home. If you are scheduled for medication during office hours, you can keep an extra supply in your office or carry it in your bag, so you don’t risk forgetting to take your medication.
4. Do talk to us and try and understand how your medication works. It will make it easier for you to remember you're routine.
5. If the medications you are on, is/are inconvenient, uncomfortable to use or too expensive, talk to us about it we can try alternative.
Living with Glaucoma :
There are few adjustments; a person with glaucoma has to do, like getting used to frequent eye checking & using medications regularly. BUT diagnosis of glaucoma shouldn't prevent you from enjoying your life.
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Glaucoma Evaluation
Glaucoma Evaluation :
Early detection, through regular and complete eye exams, is the key to protecting your vision from damage caused by glaucoma.
Regular eye check up helps us to diagnose Glaucoma. Rushabh eye hospital and laser center has one of the most modern and sophisticated Glaucoma Clinic.
The following table gives us, how regularly eye check up should be done.
Between age of 35 to 40 years: First Check up
Between age of 40 to 60 years: Once in every two to three years
After age of 60 years : Once every year
Anyone with high risk factors, should be tested every year or two after age 35.
Routine Tests for Glaucoma:
Regular glaucoma check-ups include two routine eye tests: Tonometry and Ophthalmoscopy.
1. Tonometry: The tonometry test measures the inner pressure of the eye or intraocular pressure with a special instrument called applanation tonometer.
2. Ophthalmoscopy: Ophthalmoscopy is used to examine the inside of the eye, especially the optic nerve.
If the pressure in the eye is not in the normal range, or if the optic nerve looks unusual, then full glaucoma evaluation is advised.
Full Glaucoma Evaluation consists of tests called perimetry, gonioscopy, pachymetry, optic disc photography and OCT (optical coherence tomography or laser imaging of the nerve of the eye).
1. Perimetry: The perimetry test is also called a visual field test. During this test, you will be asked to look straight ahead and then indicate when a moving light passes your peripheral (or side) vision. This helps draw a “map” of your vision.
2. Gonioscopy: Gonioscopy is a painless eye test that checks if the angle where the iris meets the cornea is open or closed, showing if either open angle or closed angle glaucoma is present.
3. OCT: The OCT instrument utilizes a technique called optical coherence tomography which creates images by use of special beams of light. The OCT machine can create a contour map of the optic nerve, optic cup and measure the retinal nerve fiber thickness. Over time this machine can detect loss of optic nerve fibers.
4. Pachymetry: Simple , quick and painless test to Determine Corneal Thickness .
Why is Corneal Thickness Important ?
Corneal Pressure Detection
Corneal thickness is important because it can mask an accurate reading of eye pressure. Actual IOP may be underestimated in patients with thinner cornea and overestimated in patients with thicker cornea.
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Types of Glaucoma
Types of Glaucoma:
- Open Angle glaucoma
- Closed Angle glaucoma
These are marked by increase of intra ocular pressure ( IOP ), or pressure inside the eye.
Open Angle Glaucoma
In the same way, the inside of the eye contains fluid that is constantly flowing and is drained out of the eye. Glaucoma happens when the eye’s drainage canals become clogged. The pressure inside the eye (also called intraocular pressure or IOP) rises because the correct amount of fluid can’t drain out of the eye. This results in the fluid accumulating in the eye and over a period of time it leads o increased intra ocular pressure . Over a period of time, this high pressure inside the eye (IOP) can damage the optic nerve ( or nerve of the eye ).
Open Angle
Angle Closure Glaucoma :
This type of glaucoma is also known as acute glaucoma or narrow angle glaucoma. It is very different from open angle glaucoma in that the eye pressure usually rises very quickly.
Angle Closure Glaucoma
Angle Closure
With angle closure glaucoma, the iris is not as wide and open as it should be. The outer edge of the iris bunches up over the drainage canals, when the pupil enlarges too much or too quickly. This can happen when entering a dark room.
- Include headaches
- Eye pain
- Nausea
- Rainbows around lights at night.
- Very blurred vision .
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Truth & Facts about Glaucoma
Truth & Facts about Glaucoma :
Once diagnosed as a glaucoma patient, you require constant and lifelong care. If detected early, it can be controlled immediately and there by prevent further loss of vision. Although glaucoma can be controlled, any damage that has already occurred cannot be reversed.
Glaucoma can be successfully controlled with eye drops, Pills or surgical operations. This prevents further damage and thus preserves vision. Often, people tend to think that once their IOP has been brought down to safe levels they have been cured of glaucoma. Even when medication has successfully controlled glaucoma it is important to constantly monitor the condition by checking IOP levels regularly & use medications regularly. Periodic eye examinations are vital in controlling glaucoma. Glaucoma can worsen without your being aware of it and your treatment may need to be changed over time.
We hope the following information is helpful to you.
Few Facts about Glaucoma :
Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness. Estimates put the total number of suspected cases of glaucoma at around million.
Eye With Care
Glaucoma can cause blindness if it is left untreated. And unfortunately approximately 10% of people with glaucoma who receive proper treatment still experience loss of vision.
There is no permanent cure (yet) for glaucoma. Glaucoma is not curable, and vision lost cannot be regained. With medication and/or surgery, it is possible to halt further loss of vision. Since glaucoma is a chronic condition, it must be monitored for life.
Glaucoma can be very destructive to your vision; in fact, it's the leading cause of blindness .Diagnosis is the first step to preserving your vision. Everyone is at risk for glaucoma from babies to senior citizens. Yes, older people are at a higher risk for glaucoma but babies can be born with glaucoma (approximately 1 out of every 10,000 babies born in the world).Young adults can get glaucoma, too.
Estimates put the total number of suspected cases of glaucoma at around 65 million worldwide.
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Lasik Testimonials
Lasik Testimonials:
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I am very happy with the results and now I am encouraging my friends to get LASIK done.
Ten minutes of being in the laser room and a lifetime of happiness. "
Vinita Babra - 31 yrs, Mktg Executive, Australia
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I was a bit scared initially but the surgery was painless and now I see clearly than I did before with contacts. It is a relief to not be dependent on glasses and lenses and I experienced Normal vision. "
Deepak Kirpane - 22 yrs, Student, Mumbai
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It was wonderful and the vision is totally regained. Initially one should have seem me. I was so scared but after the laser now life has changed totally. I think every person who wears glasses and lenses & is looking forward to having normal vision should consider Lasik.
Thanks to all the Doctors & the staff they were really helpful ! "
Savitri Podal - 34 yrs, House wife, Navi Mumbai.
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I am feeling wonderful today. I could see everything with my bare eyes. On the day of my procedure I got a good V.I.P. treatment over here. Staff and doctors are excellent and very co-operative. I wanted to specially thank Dr. Savita, Dr. Jayant and Dr. Tripti for bearing me. I had so many questions and all were answered patiently.
Thank you for this gift of Normal Eye sight ! "
J. Soyanya - 19 years, Student, Mumbai.
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After the Lasik surgery I feel much better than before doing it. I see the wall clock clearly when I wake up in the Morning, unlike earlier where I would search for my glasses to be able to do that. I am satisfied and feel very thankful for moral support. The Doctors here made this miracle come true. "
Nutan Chaudhari - 21 yrs, Software Engineering Student, Bhiwandi, Mumbai.
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I had Epi-Lasik done on 27 / 12 / 06. I had a high glass power & Rushabh is the only center in Mumbai specializing in the Epi-lasik procedure for high power. Great ! It's like a dream come true. Please keep the good job going.
Thanks and Best wishes ! "
Nithya Satish - 20 yrs, Student, USA.
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Very good. The doctors are very helpful and helped in all aspects of the Lasik treatment. I recommend Lasik to all those who would like to get rid of glasses. This Hospital takes care of you. "
Rajesh Das - 27 yrs, Software Professional, Panvel.
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Wonderful experience, New, initially scared, but everyone was and is very helpful.
Thank you ! "
Mitul Shah - 21 yrs, Mulund, Mumbai.
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Experience about lasik - It was very good, now I can see very well. All doctors are very helpful and very co-operative. My eye sight is very clear now than before. I really
Thank all of you ! "
Disha Tank - 24 yrs, Recruitment Executive, Mumbai.
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Overall a nice experience. The team of doctors is very helpful and encouraging.
Thankyou ! "
Zubin Kuvadia - 22 yrs, Engineering Student , USA.
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Good & Great Experience, Everyone was very good. The staff is also very good and helpful encouraging and always spreading love and happiness.
Thankyou ! "
Naseem Khan - 20 Yrs, Merchant Navy Cadet, Mumbai.
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I am from Dubai & have experienced the best in Eye Care Services at Rushabh. I was contem-plating Lasik for about a year now and had enquired about the same in Dubai and a few centers in India. What I did was a little research and found Rushabh’s Lasik technology to be amongst the most advanced and accurate. I am happy to have the Lasik done and am now able to swim and do a whole lot of activities I otherwise couldn’t with glasses. "
Mr. Richard Verghese - 33 yrs, Mktg Professional, Dubai.
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A life without glasses or lenses was something I always wanted. I wanted an Indian Eye Surgeon and found some of the best and most experienced at Rushabh. They gave me all the confidence I needed. The procedure was absolutely painless; you can talk with the Lasik Surgeon throughout. My husband was watching the procedure from the viewing gallery was thrilled to have me off those thick glasses I always carried around with me. I went from a plain Jane to a new age woman in 15 minutes. "
Ms. Sonia Singh - 29 yrs, Investment Banker, London.
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My work as a software engineer makes me stare at a computer screen for hours at an end. Wearing contact lenses added to my problems & soon I was experiencing tired & red itchy eyes. I didn’t realize that Contact lenses can cause your eyes to have reduced oxygen especially if you live in a Hot Dry area like Muscat. My Custom Lasik took about 15 minutes & I could see the miracle unfold immediately. The next day when I was checked I could read the chart better than what I saw with my glasses just the previous day. It truly is a Wow Surgery. "
Mr. Ray Pariera - 36 yrs, Computer Engineer, Muscat.
Visx Star for Lasik
Why Choose Visx Star for Lasik ?
Today’s laser vision correction treatments seem to nearly effortlessly free people from their dependence on glasses and contact lenses. The excimer lasers used to create this modern day miracle are some of the most sophisticated medical devices ever invented.
With over 10 million laser vision correction procedures having been performed worldwide, there is a strong competition amongst Excimer laser manufacturers to establish market position for their devices. Such competition has created unprecedented advancement in Excimer laser technology and numerous device enhancements that have served to improve procedure outcomes. The safety of the laser technology and the clinical outcomes do not depend on the Hz (e.g. 200 Hz, 400 Hz, 500 Hz) that the machine works on, but rather the laser delivery and clinical expertise.
Unlike any other Excimer laser manufacturer, VISX has been involved in the development of laser vision correction technology from the beginning. In many respects, it can be reasonably stated that VISX ‘invented’ laser vision correction. Many of its founders conceived of, enhanced or patented the core concepts of laser vision correction. The success of VISX, when compared to all other competing laser platforms past or present, has been primarily founded upon an unparalleled commitment and investment in Research and Development efforts in the field of laser Vision Correction technology. Today these efforts are represented by their achievement of the capacity for delivering the most sophisticated Custom Wavefront procedures in the world. The Visx Star is the first choice for refractive surgeons
There are more VISX systems used in the United States than all other competing laser platforms combined. That market dominance continues to increase as AMO-VISX continues to introduce additional advancements and technical innovations.
Visx Star at Rushabh
Why Visx is best Laser Technology for years ?
The widest FDA approval of any laser system worldwide providing superior surgical option for more patients than any other laser platform. The highest level of resolution of wavefront refractive error due to the use of Fourier algorithms. Active 3-D eye tracking compensates for intraoperative eye movement in all dimensions. No other platform has 3-D eye tracking capabilities.
The only system that compensates for pupil migration during physiologic pupil dilation resulting in more accurate laser pulse placement.
Variable Spot Scanning (VSS): The only platform that delivers variable beam sizes from as small as 0.65 mm up to 6.5 mm scanned over the treatment area thereby conserving tissue, optimizing treatment times, reducing corneal drying intra-operatively and reducing adverse thermal load to the delicate corneal tissue.
Variable Repetition Rate (VRR): VRR delivers treatment at varying repetition rates, optimizing treatment time and reducing the adverse effects of thermal loading of the delicate corneal tissue.
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Custom Lasik
What is Wavefront or Custom Lasik ?
Wavefront Lasik surgery aims to achieve better vision than standard laser treatment or glasses and contact lenses. This gives the patient the benefit of having Super Vision, or vision beyond boundaries. It is customized to suit the individual's eye.
Custom LASIK or Custom Wavefront LASIK, treatment replaces 'the one treatment fits all' with a procedure that is tailored to the individual eye. While standard laser eye treatment (without Wavefront guidance) gives very high quality results for the majority of patients, many peoples 'eyes are not standard'. Their eyes might require a specially tailored treatment.
Nature has designed the eye like an Optical System, similar to something like a telescope. When you see some object, light rays from that object pass through different layers of the eye and then create an image of that object. When light passes through different layers the rays are subject to being distorted by the imperfections found in the cornea and the lens.
The distortions that are created are referred to as "aberrations." The vast majority- 80% or more--of these aberrations create common refractive errors, such as nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism, which can be treated glasses and contact lenses, or by Standard Laser Correction. The remaining 20% of optical aberrations are known as "higher order aberrations”. These are not corrected by Conventional or Standard Lasik treatment. Higher-order aberrations, cause the visual glare and halos that cause night vision problems, and affect quality of vision. It is seen in everyday life as glare experienced during night driving, surrounding car headlights, streetlights etc.
To achieve a customized corneal shaping, the higher order aberrations are measured using a Wavefront analysis system called an Aberrometer .The Aberrometer System lets the surgeon see refractive aberrations in clear and accurate, rotating 3-D images. These cannot be seen by regular or standard testing .This information is then transferred to the laser system, thus achieving Customized Treatment designed to suit your eye.
Custom Lasik & Night Vision
Wavefront or Custom Lasik gives a big advantage to those with large pupils and poor night time vision. The optical performance of the eye is measured at each and every place on the cornea, including the part which is used when the pupil is large. Laser treatment is then programmed to each tiny part of the corneal surface so that every area of the cornea gets the best correction. Contrast sensitivity in low lighting levels is increased and the risk of developing night time halos and glare is greatly decreased.
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