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Did you know that you can stop wearing glasses or lenses?

LASIK is a type of refractive surgery performed using a laser, which allows you to stop using glasses or lenses, since the correction of refractive errors is performed safely and effectively.

LASIK, using the Excimer laser, is nowadays one of the techniques of choice to eliminate existing refractive errors because it is a minimally invasive, quick and painless surgery.

However, apart from laser (LASIK or PRK) refractive surgery can be performed by implanting intraocular phakic or pseudophakic lenses.

What are the benefits of LASIK surgery?

LASIK surgery has several benefits, among which we highlight:

  • Comfort: you will no longer wear glasses and will have good vision at all times, whether at work, at sport or at the beach.
  • Self-confidence: many of our patients experience a significant increase in their self-confidence. No more glasses that ruin any photo, selfie or video conference.
  • Financial savings: with LASIK you will not need to purchase any additional spectacles, frames or contact lenses, resulting in a huge saving of money.
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A quick and safe surgery.

LASIK is considered one of the safest eye surgeries with a worldwide success rate of over 96%, where the results obtained clearly outweigh the associated risks. At CPO our specialists have successfully performed more than 3000 LASIK surgeries.

These surgical procedures are painless and of short duration, usually taking around 20 to 30 minutes, adding to the patient's preparation time.

The recovery process, in most cases, after 1 day, the patient can resume their daily routine and from the moment the surgery is performed until a stabilised and totally clear vision is obtained, differs according to the surgical technique performed. With LASIK and PRK, total visual recovery may take a few weeks or even a few months (between 1 to 3), and there is some oscillation in the quality of vision.

I want to stop wearing glasses. How do I start?

The first step to stop wearing glasses is to book a free screening with one of our specialists to assess whether you are a viable candidate for LASIK surgery.

Once the feasibility of the surgery has been confirmed, the second step is to make an assessment appointment with one of our doctors .

In this consultation the doctor, in addition to the history and refraction check, will order complementary tests to evaluate the various parameters of the eye. Especially with regard to the curvature and thickness of the cornea. And also to detect any pathology that may be a contraindication for the surgery.

Even before proposing more detailed examinations, the doctor starts by analysing (in consultation):

  • Age (it is recommended that the patient is at least 18 years old).
  • Refractive stability. If the patient's grading continues to increase, it is not recommended to perform LASIK at this stage.
  • Absence of ocular pathologies that may condition the performance and/or the results of the surgery.
  • Expectations management - It is important that the doctor discuss each patient's expectations and lifestyle (profession, hobbies, etc), as well as the expected results after the surgery.

The next step is to have complementary diagnostic tests to analyse if the anatomical structure of our eye allows LASIK surgery to be performed safely.

 Frequently Asked Questions about LASIK?

How much does LASIK surgery cost?

LASIK is considered a very affordable surgery, although the cost varies according to the surgical technique used, whether the patient has health insurance or not, and whether their medical condition allows them to include this expense in their insurance coverage.

In either case there will always be a huge financial benefit over buying frames and lenses over the course of a lifetime.

What are the risks of LASIK surgery?

LASIK is considered one of the safest eye surgeries, with a worldwide success rate and patient satisfaction rate of over 96%.

The latest studies indicate that 99% of patients achieve 20/40 vision and 90% achieve 20/20 vision or better.

One of the main risks to be taken into consideration and present in any refractive surgery is the possibility of continuing to have a residual dioptric value, that is, the person's refractive error may not be corrected in its entirety.

Most of the time, this residue is not significant and may not even have any influence on daily vision.

In rarer situations, where the visual acuity obtained is not satisfactory, it may be necessary to perform a new surgery to correct the residual graduation, if the patient still has the necessary conditions for this.

Among the less common risks, corneal lesions associated with surgery can sometimes result, such as scarring, which can impair vision and make daily activities difficult. In the more specific case of IOL implantation, the risks are the same as those associated with intraocular surgery.

To avoid any risk of infection after surgery, it is very important to apply all the therapy recommended and prescribed by the ophthalmologist.

How long does the surgery last?

With both LASIK and PRK, it is common for both eyes to be operated on the same day, whereas with phakic IOL implantation, it is advisable to perform each eye on a different day, since it is an intraocular surgery.

These surgical procedures are painless and of short duration, usually taking around 20 to 30 minutes, plus the patient preparation time, which is longer with IOL implantation.

Do I have to stay in hospital for LASIK?

LASIK surgery does not require hospitalisation. Refractive surgeries are performed on an outpatient basis, with the aid of topical anaesthesia.

What is the recovery time for LASIK?

The recovery process,after surgery it is normal to feel a foreign body sensation, blurred or blurred vision. However, in the vast majority of cases, the following day the patient's vision can be recovered and they can resume their daily routine. Fromthe moment the surgery is performed until a stabilised and totally clear vision is obtained, it differs according to the surgical technique used.

With LASIK and PRK, visual recovery may take a few weeks or even a few months (between 1 to 3), and there is some variation in the quality of vision.

With which insurers and health plans does CPO have an agreement?

  • Allianz
  • Allianz Partners
  • Advancecare
  • Future Healthcare (Santander, CTT health plan, MiA Health, Vodafone health plan, Sodexo, Lusíadas plan, ACP partners, EDP, Saúde Prime, DECO, Inatel, Unibanco, BANCO BIC, Victoria Saude)
  • Medicare
  • Médis
  • Médis-CTT
  • Medicare
  • Multicare
  • Multicare-Altice ACS
  • Multicare-RTP
  • SAMS-QUADROS
  • SAMS-SIB
  • ADMG - National Republican Guard
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