Although laser and intraocular lens operations are now frequently performed and have high success rates, there are some critical points of importance. Prometeymed meticulously observes these critical points for the patients it serves. Prometeymed manages the process by prioritizing patient satisfaction at every step from counseling to physician and clinic selection. Laser and intraocular lens operations that patients want to have to improve their quality of life are completed perfectly with the support of Prometeymed.
Laser and Intraocular Lens Surgery
Today there are many types of operations, collectively referred to as refractive surgery, that offer options for spectacle removal, each with a proven track record of both safety and effectiveness. The options can be broadly divided into two classes. The first option is LASIK and LASIK-like laser vision correction, including Advanced Surface Ablations. The second option is intraocular lens operations.
The first uses a laser to reshape the cornea. The second uses lens implants, which are artificial lenses placed inside the eye in the space between the iris and the natural crystalline lens or in the space created after removing the eye’s natural lens (called clear lens extraction or refractive lens exchange).
All refractive procedures can safely and effectively achieve 20/20 vision without the need for glasses or contact lenses, provided they are appropriate for individuals’ eye conditions and visual needs. Choosing refractive surgery correctly is the first step to better vision without glasses and can only be done in conjunction with your eye surgeon after a thorough eye evaluation.
Selection of an eye surgeon
Choosing an ophthalmologist is as important as choosing a general health doctor. The eyes are not only a window to the world, but also a window to overall health. With the eyes being a vital part of the human body, choosing a good eye doctor is not a trivial matter.
There are many factors to consider when choosing an eye surgeon or eye clinic, including
- The surgeon’s expertise.
- The surgeon’s experience.
- The facilities of the clinic.
- The cost of the surgery.
- The ‘feel’ of the clinic.
If you are looking for eye surgery for a medical condition, your ophthalmologist, health care professional or optician may recommend a selection of quality local surgeons. You can then check the information and reputation of the recommended surgeons online or, better still, in person.
If laser eye surgery to correct vision is being sought, colleagues, friends and family can be asked for their experience. Laser eye surgery is very popular and so it is likely that someone who has undergone treatment is well known. Feedback on local laser eye clinics can also be obtained through online forums.
Success factors of vision correction surgeries
Laser surgery is relatively less invasive than operations such as Intraocular Lens. This operation requires the removal of corneal tissue and the laser operation is irreversible. On the other hand, Intraocular Lens operations require the surgeon to enter the inside of the eye to insert the lens, making the Intraocular Lens procedure a more invasive choice. Intraocular Lens surgery can be reversible if desired.
The major difference between laser and Intraocular lenses is that many patients cannot undergo laser due to the thickness of the cornea. In contrast, even very high levels of myopia can be corrected with intraocular lenses.
As with any surgery, the surgeon and the facility where the procedure is performed can significantly affect the overall results of vision correction surgery. If a reputable facility is chosen and the surgery is performed by a trained, competent surgeon, the risk of serious long-term complications is very low. Patient satisfaction is also very high due to the state of the art in vision correction surgery and the quality of the physicians, clinics and hospitals that Prometeymed partners with.
