| What
is the minimum age for being operated on? |
You
must be at least 18 years old, as the myopia must have
stabilised. |
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| How
much does the Laser-Lasik procedure cost? |
The
prices vary with the degree of disorder to be corrected
and the technique used.
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| How
long does a Laser-Lasik procedure last? |
From
the cutting of the cornea with a femtosecond laser
to the end of the Excimer laser treatment and takes
only about 15 minutes for both eyes.
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| How
long will I have to stay at the Victor Hugo Laser Center? |
About
one hour. As vision is blurred for about three to four
hours, it is better to have someone come fetch you
at the centre.
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| Is
it painful? |
At
most the patient will feel a passing sensation of pressure.
The pupil separator may be uncomfortable during the
procedure.
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| Is
the patient put to sleep? |
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No, a pure local
anaesthesia is administered in the form of drops of
very powerful collyre one to two minutes before the
procedure. This numbs the cornea completely. |
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| How
long does it take for vision to stabilise? |
One
month, but a normal professional and social life is
possible after a few days of rest.
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| What
are the undesirable side-effects? |
Mainly
poor nocturnal vision, with visions of halos around
artificial lights. These effects are seen mainly in
the treatment of serious myopia or hypermetropia and
tend to disappear after a few months. Preventative
collyre treatment helps prevent undesirable post-operatory
effects.
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| Am
I a good candidate for refractive surgery? |
A
pre-operatory examination is required to measure your
visual defect, to see if there is any counter-indication
and to determine the most suitable technique.
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| Is
the cost of the procedure reimbursed by the French
national health system? |
No,
the procedure is not reimbursed by the French national
health system (Sécurité Sociale), which
considers it to be “life-enhancing” surgery.
However, an increasing number of supplemental health
plans reimburse a variable amount for this type of
procedure.
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| Are
there any risks involved? |
Risks
cannot be ruled out completely, and complications are
possible, but they are truly exceptional. |
