Why perform laser vision correction?

You can get used to anything – to wearing corrective glasses and contact lenses too. However, the need to use one and the other is associated with numerous inconveniences. Glasses fall off, they are easy to lose or damage. The larger or more complicated the visual defect, the more difficult it is to select eyeglasses that would really enable the patient to see as comfortably as possible. Sometimes he is faced with having to settle for eyeglasses in which he sees not as he would like.

You will say: instead of glasses, you can choose contact lenses. Unfortunately, not every eye tolerates lenses. The lucky ones who can use them get better visual comfort than with glasses, but there are also many restrictions associated with wearing and caring for lenses. First of all, it is imperative to observe the duration of their wear (disposable, biweekly, monthly, day-night, etc.) and hygiene during daily insertion and removal of lenses. Lack of attention to hygiene and wearing lenses to the point of exhaustion (e.g. those intended for use for two weeks – a month) can result in inflammation of the cornea or conjunctiva and… the need to return to wearing glasses. It should also be remembered that an eye that is too tired (e.g. from continuous work at the computer, in a highly air-conditioned room) will also not be able to accept a contact lens. The same can happen when we have a runny nose, hormonal fluctuations before our period, or are simply sleep-deprived.

One thing is certain: eyeglasses and contact lenses are solutions that involve not only periodic expenses and the need to purchase additional accessories (e.g. lens care solutions, lens cases, etc.), but also limited comfort.

In addition, in the case of practicing certain professions (e.g., policeman, soldier, watchmaker, tailor) and certain sports (swimming, shooting, running), a certain visual defect corrected only with glasses or contact lenses may determine the inability to practice the above. More information can be found in the article “Correction of vision defects and uniformed services”..

The solution is laser vision correction.

The rapid development of ophthalmic techniques has made laser eye surgery is a procedure that is as safe as possible. The number of complications is less than 1% of cases. For any medical procedure, the term “guarantee” is not used, but “effectiveness of the procedure.” The laser vision correction procedure is effective in approx. 95%. Statistics on laser vision correction report that about 95 percent of those operated on achieve a quality of vision safe for driving after the procedure.

Prior to treatments, the eyes are thoroughly examined and the ideal method of treatment for them is determined. The use of modern diagnostic equipment and laser technology, is a guarantee that the treatment is carried out in accordance with high standards of safety, quality and comfort.

What else makes it worthwhile to opt for laser surgery?

The risk of complications during and after laser vision correction is lower than when one wears contact lenses on a daily basis.

Improve the quality and comfort of life by becoming independent of glasses and contact lenses.

Duration of the procedure – laser vision correction procedures take 15-20 minutes, and within a few hours to a few weeks (depending on the technique used) patients regain perfect vision.

Possibility of correcting two or more eye defects in a single procedure – the latest surgical technologies make it possible to combine surgery for short/far/near-sightedness with simultaneous removal of other eye defects, such as astigmatism.

Permanent effect – if our goal is to permanently eliminate the defect, the operation must be performed on an eye with a stabilized defect. We are then assured that the laser correction of the vision defect will be permanent and there will be no need to repeat the operation in the future.

One-time cost – however expensive laser vision correction in a private office may seem – the National Health Service does not reimburse this type of surgery – it is a one-time cost that frees us forever from the need to invest in glasses and contact lenses. Equally important are the intangible effects of the procedure: we can finally apply for our dream job, take part in sports competitions, engage in hobbies or drive a car freely.