Laser Correction of Refractive Disorders

What is refractive surgery?

Refractive surgery includes all those procedures that correct refractive defects, ie myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism and presbyopia. Laser correction of refractive defects is renowned worldwide. Laser is widely used is both ophthalmology and refractive surgery. The experience is not new to ophthalmology. We have experience in excess of 20 years, however, the evolution of laser technology now allows us to have much better, functional and predictable outcomes. 

If you have ever imagined yourself without glasses or contact lenses, laser correction at the Athens Eye Hospital is the appropriate choice. Scientific and technological evolution in a state-of-the-art and comfortable area are available for you to quickly and painlessly rid yourself from glasses and contact lenses.

 

 

Who is eligible for surgery

Who is eligible for surgery

Theoretically, each person having a refractive defect may undergo corrective surgery, provided they consult their ophthalmologist and there are indications.

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How does laser correct?

How does laser correct?

LASIK and PRK are the two main techniques used. Both use the laser technique to remodel the stroma of the cornea (outer transparent layer) and change its

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Which technique is best?

Which technique is best?

There is no best or worse technique. Ultimately, the results are equivalent. The surgeon selects the technique depending on the candidate's profile and

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What results to expect from the correction

What results to expect from the correction

The objective of laser correction is to achieve the best visual results in the safest possible way. The results are very impressive and the goal is always

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Preoperative examinations and technology

Preoperative examinations and technology

Before laser correction, certain pre-operative eye examinations and measurements must be carried out. These examinations and measurements are made with

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On the day of surgery

On the day of surgery

On the day of procedure, you should be possible as rested and relaxed as possible and you should estimate that the entire procedure will take around 2-3

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After surgery

After surgery

It is imperative that you do not rub your eyes after the procedure or allow tap water to enter your eyes for the next 10 days. You must avoid makeup and

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Complications

Complications

Refractive surgery procedures is the safest and most successful interventions made on the human body. However, each procedure hides the possible risk of

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Conclusion

Conclusion

Refractive surgery procedures are the safest and most successful interventions carried out on humans. It is important to comprehend the limits and restrictions

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