{"id":217,"date":"2013-07-15T11:03:37","date_gmt":"2013-07-15T10:03:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.vision-laser.fr\/?page_id=217"},"modified":"2025-05-26T10:12:51","modified_gmt":"2025-05-26T09:12:51","slug":"procedure-pour-etre-opere","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vision-laser.fr\/en\/chirurgie-refractive\/procedure-pour-etre-opere\/","title":{"rendered":"Surgery procedure"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Indications<\/h2>\n

The goal of the surgery is to allow patients with myopia<\/a><\/strong>, hyperopia<\/a><\/strong>, astigmatism<\/a><\/strong>, or presbyopia<\/a><\/strong> to do without correction \u2013 glasses or contact lenses<\/a> \u2013 permanently.<\/p>\n

The LASIK procedure is indicated in the following cases:<\/p>\n

\u2013 Myopia less than 12 diopters *<\/span>
\n\u2013 Hyperopia less than 6 diopters *<\/span>
\n\u2013 Astigmatism less than 6 diopters *<\/span>
\n\u2013 Myopia or refractive abnormality must be stabilized
\n\u2013 Age over 20 years.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The exact choice of the LASIK procedure is up to the surgeon, based on your case.
\n*<\/span>: Please note that this refers to diopters, not tenths of visual acuity.<\/p>\n

What is the difference between visual acuity in tenths and correction in diopters?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Visual acuity<\/strong> is measured without correction. With correction, it is expressed in tenths<\/strong> or other international units.<\/p>\n

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The visual correction<\/strong> is expressed in diopters<\/strong>, which is the number of diopters needed to best correct your vision and thus give you your best acuity: usually 10\/10, sometimes less, rarely more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The pre-operative exam called \"eligibility\" exam.<\/h2>\n

Pre-operative exams may vary from one surgeon to another.<\/p>\n

In general, the procedure followed by the majority of specialists is...<\/p>\n

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  1. A complete preoperative exam, which includes the precise measurement of visual acuity as well as the evaluation of the dioptric correction to be made under cycloplegia (eye drops that dilate the pupil and temporarily block accommodation, which could otherwise distort this evaluation).<\/li>\n
  2. Examination with a slit lamp, measurement of intraocular pressure, and fundus examination (FO).<\/li>\n
  3. Corneal topography associated with pachymetry (measurement of corneal thickness \u2013 painless examinations).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n

    This consultation lasts approximately 1 hour and ensures eligibility for LASIK.
    \nPlease come without contact lenses for 48 hours, bringing your glasses and contact lens prescriptions.
    \nAt the end of the consultation, the patient will receive an estimate for their insurance, an informational brochure, and usage recommendations.<\/p>\n

    The cost of a preoperative consultation, as most practitioners charge, is \u20ac100. This is not reimbursed by Social Security, but may be reimbursed by mutual insurance companies depending on the terms of your contract. You will be provided with an invoice.<\/p>\n

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    The cost of the surgery<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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    Our prices are carefully determined and tailored to the individual case and the method used:<\/p>\n

    \u2013 Femtosecond Laser:<\/strong><\/span>
    \nWe practice FemtoLasik, a cutting-edge technique that uses two lasers to ensure precision and efficiency. The femtosecond laser is used to cut the flap, while the excimer laser corrects the visual defect by performing a photo-ablation:
    \nStarting at 1,400 euros per eye.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    It is particularly recommended in a number of cases:<\/p>\n

    Corneas with specific shapes and dimensions detected during the preliminary examination,
    \nPatients who, influenced by strong marketing pressure, expressly request it.
    \nFinally, some patients themselves, due to the panic caused by the prospect of any intervention, especially on the eyes, are reassured by the additional financial cost, thinking, \"I pay more, so it must be better.\"
    \nThe financial supplement they agree to can serve as a form of expiatory offering, meant to ensure a successful operation, or more simply, as a way to transfer bodily anxiety to a financial concern, which is easier to manage.<\/p>\n

    \u2013 PKR:
    \n<\/strong><\/span> From 900 euros<\/strong>by eye<\/strong>but it is practically no longer performed at our center in favor of the much more modern trans PKR.<\/span><\/h3>\n

    \u2013 TransPKR<\/strong> <\/span>:
    \nFrom 1,100 euros<\/strong>per eye<\/strong>with SmartPulse option on the Amaris 1050 RS laser<\/h3>\n

    Our center's specialty TRANS PKR is the only surgery without cutting or contact with the patient's eye. It's the safest technique par excellence, given that, as a matter of principle, there's no such thing as zero risk in surgery.<\/p>\n

    Visit our website dedicated to Trans-PKR.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

    These prices may vary depending on the surgeon and in specific situations, such as presby-LASIK, special patient requirements, or more complicated procedures, particularly due to corneal sequelae or when revising other previously performed surgeries (Radial Keratotomy, etc.).
    \nAdditional charge for personalized treatment: 100\u20ac per eye.
    \nThe type of treatment recommended by the surgeon will depend on the patient's visual defect. It also depends on the corneal topography exams that will be performed during the pre-operative visit.
    \nThe fees will be provided in a quote given by your surgeon after the pre-operative consultation. They include surgical fees, the operating room fee to be paid directly at the clinic (by separate check), post-operative monitoring for 3 months, and touch-ups for 6 months.<\/p>\n

    Payment is due on the day of surgery.\nIf necessary, payment options can be arranged with the center's administrative management and with your surgery's approval.<\/p>\n

    Reimbursement of refractive surgery by mutual insurance companies:<\/h2>\n

    Given the success of these refractive surgery procedures, most health insurance companies now offer a sometimes significant co-payment. The reimbursement amount per eye varies based on numerous criteria. It also varies greatly depending on each health insurance company, ranging from just a few euros to several hundred euros for others. It's a good idea to check with your health insurance company about the terms and conditions for this surgery.<\/p>\n

    Read the article on mutual insurance companies<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n
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    Post-operative monitoring<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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    It's essential to ensure everything is going well.\nPatients are generally seen again on days 1 and 15, but this depends on the case and the operator.<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Indications Le but de la chirurgie est de permettre aux patients atteints de\u00a0myopie, d’hyperm\u00e9tropie, d’astigmatisme\u00a0ou de\u00a0presbytie\u00a0de se passer de correction – lunettes ou\u00a0lentilles\u00a0– et ce, de fa\u00e7on d\u00e9finitive. Le lasik est indiqu\u00e9 dans les cas suivants : – Myopie inf\u00e9rieure \u00e0 12 dioptries * – Hyperm\u00e9tropie inf\u00e9rieure \u00e0 6 dioptries * – Astigmatisme inf\u00e9rieur \u00e0 […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":212,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-217","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vision-laser.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/217","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vision-laser.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vision-laser.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vision-laser.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vision-laser.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=217"}],"version-history":[{"count":47,"href":"https:\/\/www.vision-laser.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/217\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":17800,"href":"https:\/\/www.vision-laser.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/217\/revisions\/17800"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vision-laser.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/212"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vision-laser.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=217"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}