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5) TREATMENT/ SURGERY
You will spend about 2 to 3 hours here on that day.
a. Please do not use perfume, alcohol-based skin products, or make-up on the procedure day as
this may interfere with the procedure and accuracy of the Excimer Laser.
b. Have your breakfast if you are coming in early for treatment.
c. Please wear warm, comfortable clothing as the laser room and recovery area is cold.
d. Bring a pair of sunglasses to wear, after the procedure as you may experience light-sensitivity.
e. Shower and wash your face well (especially around the eyes and lashes) before coming for the
procedure.
f. Please do not drive home yourself after the procedure.
(You should arrange for transport or we can call a taxi for you)
g. You should have read and understood the Consent form and you will have to sign it before the
treatment.
h. If you feel nervous or anxious prior to the procedure, an oral sedative can be given.
i. A few tests may be repeated if deemed necessary by the treating doctor.

Medical leave after treatment:
A total of 3 days leave from work is generally what most of our patients feel comfortable with.
(A Medical Certificate will be issued upon request)

Post-operative check-ups:
Our Customer Care Consultants will assist you in making your post-operative check-up appointments.


6) THE REFRACTIVE PROCEDURE
The procedure will take about 10 minutes per eye. A nurse will help you to get ready and clean the eye area with antiseptic. Just before the procedure, some eye drops and anaesthetic will be instilled into the eye. An eye speculum will be used to prevent your lids from blinking. It is painless though you will feel a stretching sensation.

During:
LASIK/Epi-LASIK: A suction ring will be placed on your eye. You will feel some pressure on your eye and the vision will go dark .A specially designed instrument, called a Microkeratome /Epitome will create a flap on the cornea. You will hear a buzzing sound as the Microkeratome /Epitome are in use. The doctor will then lift back the flap.
LASEK: A solution of alcohol is placed on the corneal surface for 30 seconds. This loosens the top layer of the skin (epithelium). The epithelial flap is rolled back to expose the corneal bed on which the laser ablation is applied. The laser will be applied to the cornea. There will be a buzzing sound and a slight burning odor. This is usual, so do not get unduly concerned. Afterwards, the corneal surfaces are cleaned and the flap is replaced without stitches and the healing begins.

** For Epi-LASIK/LASEK: A bandage contact lens will be placed on the cornea, to protect the epithelial flap. This helps the healing of the epithelial surface and minimizes the discomfort. This lens will be removed after 4-7 days when the epithelium has healed.

Intra-LASIK: This is identical to LASIK but the flap is created with a separate Laser called the
“INTRALASE” laser. A suction ring will be placed on your eye and your vision will go dark. The Laser will take approximately 20 seconds to create the flap. You will then be moved to the second Laser; i.e. the Excimer Laser. The flap will be lifted for Laser ablation and the rest of the procedure will follow as in LASIK.
** This procedure is currently performed in Taman Tun Dr Ismail, Kuala Lumpur as an
added option.

After:
LASIK/Intra-LASIK
The first few hours, there is slight grittiness, stinging and watering of the eyes. Try to rest by keeping the eyes closed. For Epi-LASIK, some may experience mild discomfort and have a swollen lid for about 1 to 2 days. Please take your pain medication as advised and rest by keeping the eyes closed.
Epi-LASIK/LASEK
Some may experience mild discomfort and have swollen lid for about 1-2 days. Please take your pain medication as advised and rest by keeping the eyes closed. Your daily activities might be affected for 1 to 2 weeks. Please take extra care during this period when driving.


7) AFTERCARE
1. Your treating doctor will check you after the procedure before you leave the Centre.
2. Do not to rub, squeeze or squint on your eyes during the 1st week after the procedure.
3. Avoid getting water, soap or shampoo in your eyes, but you will still need to keep the eyelid area
clean.
4. Avoid dusty and smoky places for the 1st week.
5. Don’t wear eye make-up for 1 week.
6. Don’t swim or use the sauna, spa or have a facial for a month.
7. Avoid sports like football, taekwando, and tennis for a month.
8. Don’t drive until you feel confident.
9. Put on eye shields provided before bed for the 1st week.
10. Use the eye drops as advised.
11. Attend all check ups as advised.
12. Do not worry unduly if you experiencing glare/haloes at night, or under dim lights for a few weeks


Generally, for all procedures of Refractive Surgery, your vision will gradually improve,
and sometimes, it might take about 3 to 6 months to stabilize. During the first few
months after treatment, you will notice fluctuations in the vision. Temporary glare and
haloes are common after this treatment and will gradually improve. Night driving will be
a little difficult during the first few weeks, so do be extra careful.