Silk Lasik Treatment
16 videos • 198 views • by Ojas Eye Hospital Ojas Eye Hospital is proud to announce that we are the first eye hospital in Western India to bring the next generation of laser vision correction solution, the ELITA Femtosecond Laser to our Bandra West branch in Mumbai, India. Johnson & Johnson Vision, a global leader in eye health has launched thisnext-generation laser vision correction solution, the ELITA Platform in 2023 at the 41st European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS) congress. With the ELITA platform, our surgeons are able to offer patients with myopia, with or without astigmatism, refractive vision correction using the new SILK (Smooth Incision Lenticule Keratomileusis) procedure. The ELITA Femtosecond laser uses an ultra precise laser pulse having the fastest laser delivery system, allowing for a consistently smooth and easy lenticular removal. While older platforms such as SMILE (2012) and CLEAR (2019) use similar processes as The ELITA Femtosecond platform to perform lenticule extraction, the SILK procedure has significant improvements over the other procedures which truly make it the next-generation technology in refraction error correction. What is SILK by Johnson & Johnson Vision? SILK stands for Smooth Incision Lenticule Keratomileusis. SILK is the newest and most advanced technology introduced in 2023 by Johnson & Johnson Vision for correcting vision problems. It is an innovative eye surgery technique which uses a very high-tech laser platform called ELITA to fix eye problems like near-sightedness (ie myopia) and astigmatism. The procedure is based on lenticule extraction, making it flap-less, blade-free and quick recovery time. What is the ELITA SILK Eye Surgery? ELITA SILK Eye Surgery is laser surgery platform launched by Johnson & Johnson Vision which uses a very advanced femtosecond laser to perform the smooth lenticule extraction. The ELITA laser helps correct vision issues like near-sightedness (myopia) and astigmatism. How does SILK work? Create: SILK uses the most precise laser eye technology called “ELITA” to gently create a small disc-shaped lens (called a lenticule) in the cornea. This entire process is flap-less and blade-free. Remove: This lenticule is delicately removed through a microscopic incision made by the laser. Reshape: On removing the silky-smooth lenticule, the cornea is reshaped, enabling the patient to see with clear vision! Advantages of SILK Surgery? Flapless: SILK surgery is minimally invasive and does not require creation of a corneal flap, unlike traditional LASIK. This leads to faster recovery and less discomfort, with 99% of patients satisfied with the results. Enhanced Comfort: SILK surgery offers enhanced comfort due to the absence of a corneal flap or large incision. Additionally, it uses an ultra-precise pulse energy laser to smoothen the corneal surface. This ensures contiguous placement of laser pulses on the cornea for exceptionally smooth tissue surface. This reduces the risk of excessive corneal tissue damage due to laser, which could otherwise lead to some dry eyes. 90% of patients experience no or only minimal discomfort during and after the procedure. Reduced Risk of Complications: SILK's innovative approach of biconvex lenticule extraction minimizes the risk of complications by preserving the cornea's strength, reducing the likelihood of severe complications like corneal ectasia associated with other methods. Rapid Recovery: 98% of patients undergoing SILK laser vision correction experience a quicker recovery compared to other procedures. This is due to extremely small incision, flap-less technique and lower per pulse energy use as against other lenticule extraction techniques such as SMILE. Patients notice improved vision within 24 hours after the surgery, allowing them to resume daily activities sooner. You can get back to work in a day! High Precision and Accuracy: SILK surgery uses advanced femtosecond laser technology to reshape the cornea with exceptional precision and accuracy. Over 95% of patients achieve excellent visual outcomes, including 20/20 vision or better within one month. The procedure is highly customizable, catering to each patient's unique needs. In addition, Johnson & Johnson Vision has already received US FDA approval for the ELITA Femtosecond Laser. We are excited to add the ELITA Femtosecond laser and the SILK procedure to our list of advanced procedures offered to patients looking for freedom from their spectacles and contact lenses. To know more about the procedure and book your appointment, reach out to us over email at info@ojaseyehospital.com or call us on +91 91374 62795 / +91 98192 30290 Visit our website at www.ojaseyehospital.com for more information.