SMILE is a flapless laser eye surgery that corrects short-sight and astigmatism through a tiny keyhole incision in the cornea. It may cause less dryness than LASIK. Typical hospital stay: Day care Time to plan in India: 3 to 4 days Who needs it?* Short-sight with or without astigmatism * Active lifestyles or contact sports * Patients concerned about flap-related risks How it's done1. Eye tests to confirm suitability 2. Numbing drops 3. Laser creates a thin lens inside the cor

Retina surgery treats problems at the back of the eye, such as retinal detachment, diabetic eye disease, macular holes and bleeding, often with vitrectomy and laser. Typical hospital stay: Day care or 1 night Time to plan in India: 1 to 3 weeks Who needs it?* Retinal detachment * Diabetic retinopathy with bleeding * Macular hole or epiretinal membrane How it's done1. Retinal scans 2. Local or general anaesthesia 3. Vitrectomy, laser or other repair 4. A gas bubble or silicone

Glaucoma treatment lowers pressure inside the eye to protect the optic nerve, using eye drops, laser or surgery. Typical hospital stay: Day care Time to plan in India: 3 to 10 days Who needs it?* Raised eye pressure * Diagnosed glaucoma * Glaucoma not controlled by drops How it's done1. Eye pressure, nerve scan and visual field tests 2. Drops, laser treatment or surgery such as trabeculectomy or a drainage device Recovery timeline* Laser: same day * Surgery: a few weeks of fo