No Touch Laser

No Touch Laser is a procedure in which surface laser technique is used. It refers to an advanced that doesn’t involve any cuttings or incision during the treatment. While myopia, hypermetropia, and astigmatism are being treated with laser techniques, traditional laser procedures require creating a flap on the outer surface of the cornea. But in the No-Touch Laser technique, the laser removes the surface cells before reshaping the cornea.

Eyes are very sensitive organs and care is required during interventions. All laser procedures have very low complication risks and No-touch laser further reduces this risk. During No Touch Laser treatments, your eyes won’t be touched by medical devices and your surgeon won’t be creating a flap by hand.

The Best Candidates For No Touch Laser

• If you are suffering from vision problems, then you might be a good candidate for this procedure.
• If you are under 18, you need to wait until 18 to get this treatment.
• If you are pregnant, you can’t undergo a No Touch Laser before birth.
• If there is a situation that may prevent operation, then your surgeon might not recommend you to get a No Touch Laser.
• If you are interested in laser procedures but not suitable because of the thin cornea, you can choose No Touch Laser.
• Before undergoing the procedure, you will be asked to quit smoking and consuming alcohol one week prior to the operation.

More Details on No Touch Laser

The procedure starts by using local anesthesia. Depending on your sensitivity level, your surgeon will use different eye drops to numb the pain. Once you are ready for the operation, the upper layer of the cornea is removed with a laser. Then the vision problem is treated with the laser.

As there is no incision, it’s considered to be safer than the traditional laser procedures. The whole process for both eyes generally takes 5 to 10 minutes. No Touch Laser provides a shorter recovery time than the traditional techniques. You can go back to your daily routine right after the operation.

You will need to rest at home after the operation. For the first few days, you might have dry eyes or blurry vision but they’ll disappear shortly. It’s better to use your prescribed medications after the procedure which helps you to recover faster.

Advantages and Disadvantages of No Touch Laser

• You don’t need to wear glasses or use contacts after the procedure.
• No Touch Laser is a very practical way of treating vision problems that requires a very brief healing period.
• As a very small amount of the cornea is removed, No Touch Laser is suitable for people with thin corneas as well.
• The most important thing about laser procedures is that they are irreversible. So you cannot go back to where you started if you change your mind.
• Depending on the patient, the healing process may vary and may take longer than normal.
• There’s also a risk of having dry eyes’ light sensitivity for a longer period of time if you don’t use your medicine regularly.