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Also referred to as refractive surgery, the term vision correction surgery is used to describe two types of procedures: laser eye and lens replacement surgery. This specific type of eye surgery has one main goal, which is to permanently correct eyesight problems such as far or short sightedness and astigmatism, essentially helping patients reduce the need for glasses and contact lenses.

At Optegra we offer a wide range of treatments, including laser eye surgery, lens replacement and cataract surgery. For laser eye surgery we offer a range of procedures: LASEK, which is suitable for those unsuitable for LASIK or SMILE, LASIK which is the most common type and ReLEX SMILE which uses the most advanced technology.

Lens replacement, a development of cataract surgery, is used to replace the natural lens of the eye permanently with an artificial intraocular lens to correct eyesight.

The reason why laser vision correction is so popular is because it is a permanent solution to eyesight problems. During the procedure, the ophthalmic surgeon makes a permanent alteration to the cornea with a high precision laser. The treatment only lasts for a few minutes and after the procedure, in most cases patients won’t need glasses and contact lenses.

It should only take two days after LASIK or SMILE eye surgery to be able to return to work, but you may need longer after LASEK surgery. The full recovery will then take generally between 1-3 months, during which Optegra offers a variety of aftercare appointments to ensure the healing is going according to plan.

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