Are you tired of glasses and contact lenses, but your vision requires correction? There are solutions to regain comfortable vision without needing to wear accessories. Our ophthalmologists perform refractive surgery in Lyon and will explain the benefits of this procedure.
What is meant by “refractive surgery”?
This term refers to surgeries intended to correct a vision defect. It can involve nearsightedness, astigmatism, farsightedness, or, in some cases, presbyopia.
Refractive surgery consists of installing a kind of “internal contact lens” to restore the patient’s visual acuity. Performed on an outpatient basis, it is very quick and does not require any sick leave. However, a pre-operative consultation and follow-up after the procedure are mandatory.
Laser refractive surgery or intraocular implants?
The choice of procedure depends on the condition, the patient’s age, and their overall health. Only an ophthalmic surgeon can determine the appropriate technique. It may involve refractive surgery with implants, generally recommended after age 55, or laser surgery.
Refractive surgery: what techniques are used?
Specialists in laser refractive surgery in Lyon, our ophthalmologists use different approaches:
- The Smile technique corrects nearsightedness and astigmatism;
- Lasik adapts to all vision defects, but its use depends on physiological factors;
- Presbylasik offers an excellent balance between near and distance vision;
- PKR and TransPKR are techniques that remove the surface layer of the cornea to reshape it.
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