Contoura LASIK

Contoura LASIK is a form of LASIK guided by corneal topography — a detailed map of the shape of your cornea, the clear front surface of the eye. Instead of being planned only from your glasses power, the laser treatment also uses this map, so that small irregularities in the corneal surface can be addressed. Like standard LASIK, it corrects short-sight and astigmatism by reshaping the cornea under a thin flap.

Adults with stable glasses power who are suitable for LASIK, particularly people with astigmatism or minor irregularities of the cornea. Your doctor will review your topography scan and advise whether Contoura or standard LASIK suits your eyes better.

A detailed pre-procedure evaluation includes a full refraction, corneal topography and tomography, corneal thickness measurement, detailed corneal surface mapping to guide the personalised treatment plan, assessment of the ocular surface and tear film, a pupil and retinal check, and a review of your medical history. On the day, the eye is numbed with drops; a thin corneal flap is made and an excimer laser reshapes the tissue underneath according to the planned correction, then the flap is repositioned. The procedure, done under topical anaesthesia with no overnight stay, usually takes around 15–20 minutes for both eyes. You go home the same day with someone to accompany you.

Recovery is similar to standard LASIK: some watering, grittiness or light sensitivity on the first day, with vision usually clearing within a day or two and settling over the following weeks. Use the prescribed drops, avoid rubbing your eyes, and follow your doctor's advice about swimming, make-up and dusty places.