AboutDr Anand Shroff, MD, FICS Expertise I am happy to answer any questions on eye care. My expertise is in Laser Eye surgery (LASIK, Epi LASIK), Multifocal Implants, Cataract, Glaucoma and procedures for Corneal abnormalities like Keratoconus - Corneal Collagen Crosslinking C3R
Experience OF LASIK, We are one of the first centres to use the wavefront guided LASIK or custom LASIK procedures and the only center in India using the most safest,accurate and fastest excimer laser in the world- 'The Wavelight Concerto, 500 Hz laser'. Doctors from various parts of the world train with me and few other experts in Germany each year on our wavefront procedures. Our centre is the first eye hospital to be awarded the highest certfication in healthcare- the Joint Commission International (JCI from USA) and is also the referral centre for our Wavelight Laser Technologies, Germany in India.
We have treated patients from 89 countries and this list keeps growing as more and more patients are getting increasingly aware of the benefits of treatment with advanced technology in laser eye surgery.
Organizations ASCRS [American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery]certified by USA- Joint Commission International
Publications http://www.shroffeye.org
Education/Credentials MD Ophthalmology and FICS [Fellow of the International College of Surgeons]
Awards and Honors please see http://www.shroffeye.org and www.lasikindia.in
Question I never had allergy eyes before I had Lasik eye surgery; now my eye doctor claims I have allergy eyes. My eyes itch and water and he has given me drops to use. My question is this. Does having Laski eye surgery promote or result in allergy eyes? I just find it very odd that I never had a problem prior to my eye surgery!
Answer Dear Carole,
No, LASIK does not cause any increase in susceptibility to eye allergies. These allergies are under the eye lids whereas LASIK is on the cornea, anatomically a different area itself.
However, after LASIK, lifestyle changes to do more outdoor activities, no more glasses as protection from dust etc if you were using spectacles earlier, hence follow simple precautions like wearing sunwear in the open, avoid dusty areas, and if in one, wash hands before touching the eyes.
If you suffer from repeated colds, treat that as well.
Hope these tips help,
Regards,
Dr Anand Shroff, MS (OPHTH), FICS
www.lasikindia.in
www.shroffeye.org
