FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

All the questions asked personally via our contact form will be answered by email. Below are the answers to the most frequently asked questions.

Is laser vision correction safe?
Laser vision correction procedure is associated with a very low risk. Nevertheless it is a type of surgery and you should realise that there is always a risk of complications. Complications occur in less than 1% of the cases, which is why we perform qualification assessments and if you have any contraindications, the doctor will not qualify you for the surgery. The very course of surgery and of the recovery period largely depends on the patient himself/herself, his/her cooperation with the doctor and compliance with the doctor’s instructions before and after surgery. Furthermore, follow-up examinations are performed after surgery and the patient can always count on emergency treatment.

What are the contraindications to laser vision correction?
Contraindications to laser vision correction include: less than 20 years of age, progression of the patient’s refractive error in the past year, eye diseases, retinal changes in the course of diabetes, implanted cardiac pacemaker, thyroid diseases, cancer, psychiatric diseases, dependence, pregnancy and breastfeeding, treatment with hormones (except for contraception, which should not be used within 3 months before and after surgery).

Will I feel pain during and after surgery?
The surgery is performed under local anaesthesia achieved by eye drops and is completely painless. The patient is additionally given painkillers by mouth. Pain after LASIK surgery is rare and the sensation tends to be described as discomfort or presence of a foreign body under the eyelid. In the case of LASEK surgery, pain may occur in the first two days after surgery, when the patient is given painkillers.

Is it possible to have both eyes operated on at one go?
Yes, of course it’s possible. However, it’s best to make the final decision after discussing it with the doctor during the qualification visit.

What are the differences between LASIK and LASEK?
LASIK and LASEK differ in terms of preparation of the surgical field for the laser and the duration of healing. In LASIK surgery a corneal flap is created, deflected for the duration of laser ablation and then repositioned. The corneal flap is a natural dressing, the eye heals very quickly and the patient can resume everyday activities as early as the next day after surgery. In LASEK surgery, a solution of alcohol is applied, which makes it possible to detach corneal epithelium. Following LASEK surgery contact lenses, which form the dressing, are applied onto the eyes. The lenses are then taken out by the doctor during the follow-up examination. The appropriate method is selected by the doctor after performing a specialist qualification examination.