About this episode

This episode explores LASIK surgery, its suitability for patients, and the impact of digital eye strain on vision health.

LASIK has become one of the most popular vision correction procedures worldwide, helping millions reduce their dependence on glasses and contact lenses. But is LASIK truly suitable for everyone?In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Akshay Mitra, an eye specialist to explore the science behind refractive errors, the different surgical options available today, and the realities patients should know before considering vision correction surgery.We also discuss a growing issue affecting people of all ages: digital eye strain. With screens becoming an unavoidable part of daily life, more individuals are experiencing symptoms such as eye fatigue, headaches, blurred vision, and dry eyes.In this episode, we discuss:✅ What refractive errors are and why they occur✅ How refractive surgeries correct vision✅ LASIK: benefits, limitations, and common misconceptions✅ Who is and isn't a suitable candidate for LASIK✅ How surgeons determine the best procedure for each patient✅ Alternatives to LASIK, including PRK, SMILE, and ICL✅ Risks, recovery, and realistic expectations after surgery✅ Computer Vision Syndrome and screen-related eye strain✅ Dry Eye Disease and its connection to modern lifestyles✅…

People in this episode

Host: Malak Atwat

Guest: Dr. Akshay Mitra

Topics covered

• refractive surgeries
• LASIK
• digital eye strain
• vision correction
• eye health
• screen-related eye strain

Keywords

• LASIK
• refractive errors
• vision correction
• digital eye strain
• eye fatigue
• blurred vision
• dry eyes
• surgical options

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: LASIK, PRK, SMILE, ICL, Computer Vision Syndrome, Dry Eye Disease

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