What is Silk eye surgery?

Experience the next level of vision correction with SILK eye surgery! This advanced Smooth Incision Lenticule Keratomileusis (SILK) technique offers a gentle and precise path to clearer sight. Imagine waking up to a world in high definition, free from the hassle of glasses and contact lenses. SILK is minimally invasive and designed for potentially rapid visual recovery and the most remarkable thing is that the strength of the eye is maintained for life. Ready to learn how SILK can transform your vision? Let's explore the possibilities. Akal eye hospital is a leading eye care center that introduced SILK eye surgery sometime back.

What are the benefits of SILK surgery?

Flapless and Minimally Invasive: Unlike LASIK (with blade, without blade or contoura), SILK doesn't involve creating a corneal flap, leading to less disruption of the eye's surface. The strength of the cornea is maintained by for all times.

Faster Recovery: Many patients experience rapid visual recovery, with noticeable improvement and within few days resume normal life activities. However individual variations may be there.

Reduced Risk of Dry Eye: Due to the minimally invasive nature and no flap and the preservation of more corneal nerves, SILK is associated with a lower incidence and severity of post-operative dry eye compared to traditional LASIK.

High Precision and Accuracy: The advanced femtosecond laser used in SILK allows for precise reshaping of the cornea, aiming for excellent visual outcomes and a high percentage of patients achieving 20/20 vision or better.

Enhanced Safety: The flapless approach eliminates the risks associated with a corneal flap and its complications, making it a potentially safer option, especially for individuals with active lifestyles or those in contact-intensive professions like: Army, Police, Navy, Contact Sports like boxing, wrestling etc.

Strength: Since there is no flap the integrity of the anterior surface of the cornea which is the strongest part of cornea is maintained hence, the Strength of cornea is not compromised and this is life long.

Precautions After Silk Eye Surgery

It's crucial to follow your surgeon's specific instructions for the best recovery after SILK eye surgery. However, here are some general precautions to keep in mind:

First Week:
* Continue all medications: Stick to your prescribed eye drop regimen.
* Avoid eye makeup: Do not use any eye makeup or get other products near your eyes to prevent infection and irritation.
* Limit screen time: While you can gradually increase screen time, take frequent breaks to avoid eye strain.
* No swimming or hot tubs: Avoid swimming pools, hot tubs, and other bodies of water to minimize the risk of infection.
* Continue wearing sunglasses: Protect your eyes from sunlight and dust.
* Follow-up appointment: Attend your scheduled follow-up appointment with your surgeon to monitor your healing progress.

Cost of Silk eye surgery

SILK eye surgery is slightly more expensive than conventional LASIK surgery. However, it is the best and safest procedure available at your doorstep, and it is the international-level best procedure. This comes with a little extra cost. The introductory cost of SILK surgery at Akal eye hospital starts at ₹1,30,000 for both eye, but it can vary.