24
Apr
Bhubneswar (Odisha) [India], April 24: Laser refractive surgery has transformed the lives of millions by eliminating the need for glasses or contact lenses. This advanced procedure reshapes the cornea using laser technology, effectively correcting common vision problems such as myopia (nearsightedness), hypermetropia (farsightedness), and astigmatism. Who is Eligible for Laser Refractive Surgery? Not everyone is a candidate. Ideal patients usually meet the following criteria: 18 years and above for cornea-based laser vision correction (LVC) 21 years and above for phakic intraocular lenses (IOLs) Stable vision for at least 6 months Adequate corneal thickness and normal topography scan Absence of secondary…