Answers to the most frequently asked questions and recommendations, which we have compiled in one place.

Laser vision correction is usually not painful, as local anaesthesia in the form of eye drops is used during the procedure. However, some discomfort may occur after surgery, such as dryness, burning, or itching in the eyes. These symptoms typically subside within a few days and can be relieved with special eye drops prescribed by the doctor.

Yes, if indicated, laser vision correction is performed simultaneously on both eyes.

It is not recommended to have the examination and surgery on the same day, as the surgery is performed on the cornea, which is subjected to stress during the examination. Surgery may be performed the day after the diagnostics/examination.

The key to success is a highly qualified examination, strict adherence to technology, and high‑quality surgery using modern equipment, an individual approach to surgical planning and execution, as well as postoperative follow‑up in both the immediate and long‑term periods.

Based on the outcomes of millions of treated patients, it has been proven that the occurrence of any long‑term adverse effects is highly unlikely.

Vision is already restored by the next day.

In the vast majority of cases, the rehabilitation period ranges from several days to a week, although, if professionally necessary, a sick leave certificate may be issued for the patient.

The surgery is not performed on children because the size of the eye changes due to natural growth processes during childhood and adolescence. Laser vision correction eliminates current vision problems. Because the eye changes size, vision problems may recur. Therefore, the procedure is performed after the age of 18.

In some cases, enhancement after laser vision correction is possible. This depends on the patient’s individual characteristics, age, eye condition, and corneal thickness. Before performing additional correction, doctors usually conduct a thorough examination and risk assessment.

Laser vision correction and eye exercises both aim to improve vision but use different methods. Laser vision correction (LVC) is a surgical procedure that changes the shape of the cornea to correct refractive errors such as myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. It is a more radical and long‑term solution that can completely eliminate the need for glasses or contact lenses.

Eye exercises, on the other hand, can help improve visual comfort and reduce eye fatigue, strengthen eye muscles, and increase lens flexibility. However, they cannot change the shape of the cornea or correct anatomical defects of the eye that cause vision problems, and therefore cannot replace LVC.

Thus, eye exercises can be a useful complement to vision care, but they cannot replace laser vision correction in cases where surgical intervention is required for vision correction. If you have specific vision problems, you should consult an ophthalmologist for advice on the appropriate treatment.

With this laser correction method, absolutely nothing is removed from the surface of the eye – the cornea. The laser, according to a pre‑programmed plan, creates a small lenticule within the corneal stroma, and the surgeon removes it through a micro‑incision; that completes the procedure. Within a few hours, good vision is restored, and there are no restrictions whatsoever.

– The SmartSight procedure uses a tissue‑sparing algorithm and may be more suitable for relatively thin corneas compared to ReLEx SMILE. However, in any case, all surgical parameters are always pre‑calculated to ensure that safety thresholds are not compromised.

– The femtosecond laser, according to a pre‑programmed plan, creates a lenticule within the corneal stroma, and the surgeon removes it through a micro‑incision; that completes the procedure. This changes the curvature of the cornea, eliminating myopia and astigmatism and making vision clear. Within a few hours, good vision is restored, and there are no restrictions whatsoever.

– The main and fundamental difference is the presence of an automatic computer‑assisted centration and astigmatism axis control system with cyclotorsion compensation during lenticule formation in the main laser phase of the surgery. Individual data are transferred to the SCHWIND ATOS femtosecond laser from the SIRIUS+ diagnostic module and, based on iris pattern recognition, are matched to the patient’s eye position under the laser. This feature significantly improves the accuracy of laser vision correction using this technique and is applied exclusively in the SCHWIND ATOS femtosecond laser (Germany).

– For a macular hole, vitreoretinal surgery on the internal structures of the eye – the retina and the posterior hyaloid membrane of the vitreous body – is required. The earlier this procedure is performed after the detection of the disease, the better the prognosis.

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