Refractive surgery is attracting more and more patients who want to free themselves from their glasses or contact lenses. But before taking the plunge, it's essential to understand the procedure, its conditions and its results. Here are 5 key facts to better inform you.
Refractive surgery is not for everyone
Contrary to popular belief, refractive surgery is not universal. That's why a pre-operative assessment is essential to determine whether your eyes are eligible for the operation (corneal thickness, vision stability, etc.).
This assessment will determine whether you are eligible and, above all, which technique is best suited to your needs.
There are several refractive surgery techniques
Refractive surgery is not a single procedure: there are several techniques to meet specific needs (LASIK, SMILE, Trans- PRK...). The choice will depend on your visual impairment, the morphology of your cornea and the results of your preoperative assessment.
Laser techniques and corneal resurfacing are the most commonly used (LASIK, PKR).
At CNVO, safety comes first
At CNVO, we first look for reasons why the operation cannot be performed during the pre-operative assessment. If there are no contraindications, we proceed with refractive surgery.
Refractive surgery offers lasting change
Refractive surgery enables vision to be corrected permanently. Most patients become independent without glasses in their daily lives: work, sport, leisure...
The new-found comfort and visual freedom are often described as a real life-changer.
Please note: as with any eye, natural age-related changes (e.g. presbyopia) may occur, but these do not cancel out the benefits of the operation.
Refractive surgery is painless
Many dread the pain of eye surgery, but good news:
- The procedure is performed under local anaesthetic using drops,
- The operation takes just a few minutes per eye,
- You may feel a slight tingling or discomfort (mainly due to the instrument holding the eyelids open), but nothing like real pain.
⚠️ Important: Refractive surgery is a surgical procedure that must be carefully considered. It is not suitable for everyone, and a full assessment with a specialist is essential to determine whether you are eligible for refractive surgery and thus guarantee your safety.
Refractive surgery is an effective solution for correcting visual disorders. But it requires a rigorous pre-operative assessment to ensure that your eyes are eligible.
At CNVO, our commitment is clear: to safety, personalized support and lasting results.
Thinking of taking the plunge? Let's talk about it together during an ophthalmological check-up to find out if this surgery could be right for you.
A life with clear vision changes everything!
The CNVO Center can be reached by telephone on 024 552 04 00.
