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Laser vision correction is one of the best ways to get rid of glasses or contact lenses
16 July 2021 | News | Ophthalmology
It is indicated for nearsightedness (myopia),farsightedness(hyperopia), astigmatism and is performed in the age group of 20-45.
How to get prepared?
There are no special indications for laser vision correction.
Pregnancy planning should be avoided six months before and after laser vision correction.
Before the procedure women should not wear makeup for a day.
Before the correction a full examination must be performed:
- Visometry (vision test)
- Autorefractometry (computer examination)
- Keratometry - measurement of the corneal radius of curvature
- Keratotopography - to refute keratoconus
Biometrics, biomicroscopy are performed to examine the intraocular condition and in the case of nearsightedness retinal screening is performed to assess the condition of the retina.
Duration of diagnosis and surgery
The diagnosis might take up to one day.
The surgery and preparation take 15-20 minutes. Laser exposure to the eye lasts only few seconds.
The surgery is performed according to the instructions, by photorefraction or lasic method.
After surgery
After the operation, the patient stays in the clinic for 30 minutes. As the patient's general condition is assessed and they receive instructions from the doctor they may go home.
Patients with high myopia or farsightedness may need a second surgery .
‘’Nairi’’ Medical Center uses the latest generation, high-speed laser, which is safe and can correct the most delicate disorders and the changes of cornea.
Patients leave our center with satisfaction.
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