The use of the excimer laser and the femtosecond laser to correct short sight, astigmatism and long sight, is the most advanced procedure presently available to reduce dependence on glasses and contact lenses.
Laser Refractive Surgery alters the curvature of the cornea (the front surface of the eye) by removing microscopic amounts of corneal tissue. This can be done using the VisuMax femtosecond laser and the MEL80 excimer laser to perform a process called photoablation.
The corneal reshaping can be performed:
Laser refractive surgery is still evolving, and subject to ongoing research. However large numbers of people worldwide have had laser surgery, with the vast majority experiencing excellent outcomes. With follow up studies of up to 15 years now being reported, surface laser treatment has been shown to be very safe and effective.
Reasons for having refractive surgery include:
| Eyewear cost Vs Laser eye surgery | ASA LASEK | femotLASIK FLEX, SMILE |
|---|---|---|
| Amount spent per year on glasses/contact lenses | ||
| Total cost of glasses/lenses over a 10 year period | ||
| Laser eye surgery x 1 eye | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Laser eye surgery x 2 eyes | $6,000 | $6,000 |
Prices are indicative, please call us to confirm pricing for your procedure.