Glasses Removal Surgery in Lahore: Your Path to Clear Vision
Discover how advanced refractive surgeries like LASIK, PRK, SMILE, and Contoura Vision can permanently free you from glasses and contact lenses, performed by Prof. Dr. Suhail Sarwar, the best eye surgeon for refractive surgery in Lahore.
Book Your Free ScreeningCan Glasses Be Removed by Surgery? Yes, Permanently!
For many years, glasses and contact lenses were the only solutions for refractive errors like nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), and astigmatism. However, thanks to incredible advancements in ophthalmology, **it is now absolutely possible to remove glasses permanently** through safe and effective surgical procedures.
These procedures, collectively known as **refractive surgery**, work by reshaping the cornea (the clear front surface of your eye) to correct how light focuses on your retina. This eliminates or significantly reduces your dependence on corrective eyewear.
At Suhail's Oculab and Eye Hospital Lahore, Prof. Dr. Suhail Sarwar, a leading expert in refractive surgery, offers the full spectrum of modern options.
What is the Best Surgery for Removing Glasses? (Infographic)
There isn't a single "best" surgery for everyone, as the ideal procedure depends on your unique eye profile, lifestyle, and visual goals. Here's a comparison of the most popular and effective options:
LASIK (Femto LASIK)
- ✔ Widely popular
- ✔ Very quick visual recovery
- ✔ Treats wide range of prescriptions
- ✖ Involves a corneal flap
- ✖ Higher temporary dry eye risk
PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy)
- ✔ No corneal flap
- ✔ Good for thinner corneas
- ✔ Treats wide range of prescriptions
- ✖ Longer, more uncomfortable recovery
- ✖ Slower visual stabilization
SMILE (Small Incision Lenticule Extraction)
- ✔ Flapless, minimally invasive
- ✔ Lowest dry eye risk
- ✔ Preserves corneal strength
- ✖ Limited to nearsightedness & astigmatism
- ✖ Visual recovery slightly slower than LASIK
Contoura Vision
- ✔ Highly customized (22,000 points)
- ✔ Potential for "super vision" (>20/20)
- ✔ Reduces night glare & halos
- ✖ Involves a corneal flap
- ✖ Not for farsightedness (in some regions)
A thorough pre-operative evaluation by Prof. Dr. Suhail Sarwar will determine which procedure is safest and most effective for your eyes.
Is LASIK Surgery Risky? Is LASIK 100% Successful?
These are common and important questions. While refractive surgeries are remarkably safe and effective, it's crucial to have realistic expectations.
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High Safety & Success
Modern LASIK and other refractive surgeries boast extremely high safety profiles and success rates. Most patients achieve 20/20 vision or better, and serious complications are rare.
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Not 100% Risk-Free or Guaranteed
No surgery is 100% risk-free. Minor, temporary side effects like dry eyes, glare, or halos are possible. While rare, more significant complications can occur. Success rates are very high, but not every patient achieves perfect 20/20 vision, and some may need enhancements.
A comprehensive consultation with Prof. Dr. Suhail Sarwar will provide a personalized assessment of your risks and expected outcomes.
Get a Personalized Risk AssessmentIs LASIK Surgery Painful?
Many patients are concerned about pain during and after laser eye surgery. Here's what to expect:
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Minimal to No Pain During Procedure
Numbing eye drops are used to ensure you feel no pain during the surgery. You might feel some pressure or a cool sensation, but it's generally not painful.
After the procedure, some patients experience mild discomfort, a gritty sensation, or tearing for a few hours. This usually subsides quickly, and prescribed eye drops help manage any post-operative sensations. PRK recovery can involve more discomfort for a few days compared to LASIK or SMILE.
Connect with the Best Eye Surgeon in Lahore
For expert diagnosis and treatment of refractive errors and to find out if you can permanently remove your glasses, trust Prof. Dr. Suhail Sarwar. With decades of experience and a commitment to advanced surgical techniques, he is widely regarded as the best eye surgeon in Lahore for glasses removal surgery.
Visit our main website: oculab.org or our partner site: eyehospitallahore.com.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can glasses be removed by surgery?
A: Yes, glasses can be permanently removed by various types of refractive surgery. The most common procedures include LASIK, PRK, SMILE, and Contoura Vision, which reshape the cornea to correct refractive errors like nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.
Q: Is LASIK surgery risky?
A: LASIK surgery is considered very safe with a high success rate, but like any surgical procedure, it carries some risks. Potential risks include temporary dry eyes, glare or halos at night, under-correction or over-correction, and in very rare cases, more serious complications. A thorough pre-operative evaluation by a qualified surgeon minimizes these risks.
Q: Is LASIK 100% successful?
A: While LASIK has a very high success rate (over 90% of patients achieve 20/20 vision or better), it is not 100% successful for everyone. A small percentage of patients may require an enhancement procedure or may still need glasses for certain activities (e.g., reading in older age). Success is highly dependent on patient selection and surgeon expertise.
Q: What is the best surgery for removing glasses?
A: The 'best' surgery for removing glasses depends on individual eye health, prescription, lifestyle, and surgeon recommendation. LASIK is popular for its quick recovery, SMILE for minimal invasiveness and dry eye risk, PRK for thinner corneas, and Contoura Vision for highly customized, potentially 'super vision' results. A comprehensive eye exam is needed to determine the ideal procedure for you.
Q: Is LASIK surgery painful?
A: LASIK surgery itself is generally not painful. Numbing eye drops are used to ensure comfort during the procedure. Patients may feel some pressure or a sensation during the creation of the flap (in LASIK) or the laser application. After the surgery, some mild discomfort, gritty sensation, or tearing is common for a few hours, but severe pain is rare.
Q: Is it possible to remove glasses permanently?
A: Yes, it is possible to remove glasses permanently for most people with refractive errors through laser vision correction surgeries like LASIK, PRK, SMILE, and Contoura Vision. These procedures reshape the cornea to correct vision. While they offer long-lasting results, age-related presbyopia (difficulty with near vision) may still occur later in life, which might require reading glasses.