Frequently Asked Questions

Your eyes are completely numb during the procedure, so you remain quite comfortable. LASIK requires a short recovery period.

In all refractive procedures, anaesthetic drops are used to numb the eyes locally. Surgeons place a lid speculum on the upper and lower lids to prevent blinking. The laser beam is not visible; you are asked to look at a flashing red light. You will only notice the laser by its sound.

Soft contact lenses should be removed at least one week before the examination; rigid or gas-permeable lenses should be removed four weeks beforehand.

For laser eye surgery, the patient must be at least 18 years old and their prescription must have been stable (unchanged) for the last 1–2 years.

Cataract is the loss of transparency of the lens, the structure behind the coloured part of the eye (the iris). Like the lens of a camera, the eye's lens refracts light rays so that the image is focused on the retina. When the lens begins to cloud, vision decreases. In addition to blurred vision, other symptoms include glare, ghost images, and reduced vision in very bright or very dark conditions.

The timing of cataract surgery varies widely according to a person's visual needs. Someone who needs very good vision for their profession (e.g. a pilot) may have surgery at an earlier stage than an older person who drives or reads less. Cataract surgery can be performed when vision has decreased to a level that interferes with daily or occupational requirements and the ophthalmologist decides that surgery will improve vision sufficiently.

If there is no other factor that would reduce vision, the probability of improved vision after cataract surgery is between 90% and 99%.

Lenses show objects at their true size. They provide a better and wider field of view. They do not fog up. They allow sports and activities to be carried out comfortably and without restriction.

Keratoconus is a progressive eye disease in which the cornea thins and takes on a cone-like shape, gradually impairing vision. It usually begins in adolescence and may progress until the age of 30–40. Early diagnosis is very important.

Riboflavin (vitamin B2) is applied to the corneal surface, then UV-A light is applied. This procedure strengthens corneal collagen fibres and stops the cone-shaped distortion. It takes approximately 60–90 minutes and is performed painlessly under local anaesthesia.

If left untreated, it can lead to retinal detachment. If you experience sudden floating spots, flashes of light, or a curtain-like shadow in your field of vision, you should see an ophthalmologist urgently. With early intervention, it can often be treated easily with laser.

Glaucoma is damage to the optic nerve caused by increased intraocular pressure. It is known as the "silent thief" because it usually shows no symptoms until an advanced stage. Regular eye examinations are therefore extremely important. If untreated, it can cause permanent vision loss.

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