100% laser LASIK is a technique that combines a femtosecond laser and a latest generation excimer laser.
The 100% laser Lasik eye surgery comprises 3 successive stages:
- The corneal flap is created using micro-bubbles which are then lifted (the cut is made without any blades)
- The action of the Excimer laser which performs a true refractive sculpting of the deep layers of the cornea (photoablation) according to the visual defect to be corrected (myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism or presbyopia).
- The 100% laser LASIK eye surgery ends with the repositioning of the corneal flap.
Thanks to laser sculpting, the cornea adopts a new curvature: this change modifies its optical capacity and corrects the eye defect.
LASIK is the gold standard in refractive surgery. This laser eye surgery technique has quickly become established and holds a world record with over 30 million patients operated on worldwide to date.
Initially, the corneal flap was cut mechanically using a microkeratome. In 2001, the femtosecond laser emerged and revolutionized this technique, allowing for the creation of the corneal flap under unparalleled safety conditions. This marked the beginning of the 100% laser LASIK procedure: flap creation with the femtosecond laser followed by refractive photoablation with an excimer laser to correct the refractive error.
LASIK eye surgery, 100% laser, offers numerous advantages. It is a safe, precise, and very comfortable reference technique because it is virtually painless and allows for rapid visual recovery.
For several years now, refractive surgery has brought about a revolutionary change in the lives of people with myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. Refractive surgery means a new freedom for patients whose main motivations are generally: to no longer have to wear glasses or contact lenses daily, to be able to resume sports and leisure activities without glasses, or to obtain the necessary qualifications to qualify for certain career paths.
The PRK or LASIK procedure is performed under local anesthesia, meaning that simple drops are instilled before the procedure to numb the eye. Therefore, it is painless for the patient during the procedure. It lasts only a few minutes.
Before any procedure, you must have an eligibility assessment with your ophthalmologist. They will be able to advise you on the best technique for you. If you have any questions, they will also be able to answer them. To make an appointment, you can visit our website https://ophtalmo-bw.be or call us at 010 56 00 02.
