Refractive Surgery (Spectacle Removal)
Refractive surgery is the group of procedures — including LASIK, PRK, Contoura and ICL — that changes how the eye focuses light so a person can see clearly without glasses or contact lenses.
Speak to a specialist about Refractive Surgery (Spectacle Removal) in Agartala.
What is Refractive Surgery (Spectacle Removal)?
Refractive surgery is the group of procedures — including LASIK, PRK, Contoura and ICL — that changes how the eye focuses light so a person can see clearly without glasses or contact lenses.
Also known as: Spectacle removal surgery · Chashma hatane ka operation · Vision correction surgery
There is no single best spectacle-removal procedure; there is only the one that suits your cornea, your power and your eyes’ dryness. This page explains how the options differ so your consultation starts from an informed place.
Book a consultation
Talk to our specialist about Refractive Surgery (Spectacle Removal).
Call 8583948238 or message on WhatsApp- Location
- Colonel Chowmuhani, Agartala
- Serving
- All 8 districts of Tripura
- Cashless
- TPA & insurance
You may be a candidate if
- You are 18 or older and your spectacle power has been stable for at least a year
- Contact lenses irritate your eyes, or your work makes glasses inconvenient
- You are applying for defence, police, aviation or merchant navy selection
- You have no active eye infection, uncontrolled dry eye or untreated retinal problem
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding (power can shift temporarily during this time)
How the procedures differ
- LASIK — a thin corneal flap is lifted, the bed is reshaped by laser, the flap is replaced. Fastest visual recovery.
- Contoura Vision — topography-guided LASIK that also smooths the cornea’s own irregularities, not just the spectacle number.
- PRK / Surface ablation — no flap at all; the surface layer is removed and regrows. Best for thin corneas and contact-sport athletes.
- ICL — a soft lens is implanted inside the eye without removing corneal tissue. For high powers and thin corneas.
Treatment options at Wills Eye
Candidacy evaluation
Corneal topography and pachymetry, dilated refraction, tear film testing and a retina check. This appointment decides everything that follows.
Procedure selection
We match corneal thickness, power, pupil size and dryness against each option and recommend one — including recommending against surgery when the numbers do not support it.
Post-operative programme
Scheduled reviews at day one, week one, month one and month three, with lubricant management for the settling period.
What to expect — step by step
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Stop contact lenses
Soft lenses are stopped a few days before testing and rigid lenses longer, because they temporarily change the corneal shape we are about to measure.
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Full workup
Around two hours, including dilation. Bring sunglasses and someone to travel back with you.
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Counselling
You are told which procedures your eyes qualify for, what each realistically achieves, and what it costs — before any date is fixed.
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Surgery day
Both eyes are usually treated in the same sitting, and you go home the same day.
Recovery & aftercare
Recovery depends on which route you take: flap-based LASIK and Contoura give usable vision the next morning, ICL within a day or two, and PRK takes about a week of blurred, gritty vision before it clears. Every route needs lubricating drops for several weeks and sun protection outdoors.
Why timing matters
The most valuable outcome of a refractive consultation is sometimes a “no”. Corneas that are too thin or show early irregularity must not be lasered — doing so risks a progressive weakening called ectasia. We would rather send you away with a clear explanation and a contact-lens plan than operate on an eye that should not be operated on.
Refractive Surgery (Spectacle Removal) — frequently asked questions
Which spectacle removal surgery is best? +
The one your corneal measurements allow. High power with a thin cornea points to ICL; a normal cornea with moderate power suits LASIK or Contoura; a thin cornea with low power suits PRK.
Is there an upper limit to the power that can be corrected? +
Laser procedures are generally suited to moderate powers because tissue must be removed. Beyond that, ICL is the safer choice as it removes no corneal tissue at all.
Will my number come back later? +
Treated power does not usually return, but the eye continues to age. Presbyopia will still arrive in your forties, and very high myopes can drift slightly over many years.
Do these surgeries stop night driving glare permanently? +
Some glare and haloes are normal for the first weeks and settle in most patients. Large pupils and high corrections carry a somewhat higher chance of lasting night-time glare, and we tell you beforehand if that applies to you.
More in Vision Correction & Spectacle Removal
This page is written for general information about refractive surgery (spectacle removal) and is not a substitute for examination and advice from a qualified eye doctor. Treatment recommendations depend on your individual findings.
Related treatments
Conditions and procedures often assessed alongside refractive surgery (spectacle removal).
LASIK Surgery
LASIK is a laser eye surgery in which a thin flap is raised on the cornea and an excimer laser reshapes the tissue underneath to correct short-sightedness, long-sightedness and astigmatism.
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ICL Surgery
ICL surgery places a soft, permanent lens inside the eye in front of the natural lens to correct high spectacle powers, without removing any corneal tissue.
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PRK Surgery
PRK is a laser vision correction procedure in which the cornea’s surface layer is removed and the tissue beneath is reshaped, with no flap created at any stage.
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