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Refractive surgery
Refractive surgery
Refractive surgery comprises procedures aimed at correcting vision problems such as myopia, hypermetropia, astigmatism and presbyopia. It can be performed using different techniques, such as laser surgery: LASIK, photorefractive keratectomy (PRK), or an intraocular lens implant.
Un bilan éligibilité auprès de nos ophtalmologistes est nécessaire avant de poser cette indication et de vous exposer les objectifs de ces chirurgies leurs avantages et leurs inconvénients.
Voici les principaux paramètres à réunir pour pouvoir bénéficier de ces chirurgies :
- Over 18 years old
- Refractive stability
- Compatible Occupations and Hobbies
- No contraindications: severe dry eye, corneal disease, retinal disease
- Depending on the degree of correction (myopia, hypermetropia, astigmatism, presbyopia), certain techniques will be recommended
Techniques
Depending on your prescription, expectations and lifestyle, some techniques are preferable to others. Here are the techniques available at the practice and the Annecy Laser Vision centre.
LASIK
LASIK
The LASIK is the procedure using two lasers, the femto and excimer laser. The principle is to create a superficial corneal flap and then reshape the cornea beneath it. This treatment is quick, reproducible and painless. Laser treatment takes a few tens of seconds. The procedure is performed under local anaesthesia using eye drops.
Ce laser permet de traiter la myopie, l’hypermétropie, l’astigmatisme et la presbytie.
PRK
PRK
La PRK is performed with or without removal of the corneal epithelium. It is a quick, safe and precise method. It uses photoablation with an excimer laser. The treatment is performed directly on the corneal surface. Il est réalisé sous anesthésie locale avec des gouttes. La récupération est un peu plus longue que le LASIK, en général à 2-3 jours. La reprise d’activité est donc un peu plus retardée.
Lens implants
Refractive lens implants
Dans certains cas où la chirurgie cornéenne laser pourrait être contre-indiquée, high myopia and hypermetropia, advanced presbyopia par exemple, une implantation de cristallin artificiel pourra être proposée. Il peut s’agir de chirurgie “additive”, avec ajout d’un implant en avant du cristallin artificiel. Cette intervention est réversible. Ou bien le remplacement du cristallin notamment à l’âge de la chirurgie de cataracte.
Annecy Laser Vision
Les chirurgies réfractives sont réalisés dans le centre Annecy Laser Vision, seul centre de chirurgie réfractive du bassin annécien, depuis 2006.
Celui-ci est équipé du laser excimer le plus récent de chez Bausch et Lomb, le TENEO 2.
It offers the advantage of delivering more energy per spot with an optimised profile to limit tissue heating. The treatment area has been optimised and treatment times reduced.
De plus un système de reconnaissance biométrique sur l'iris et de suivi oculaire (eye-tracking) permet d'assurer un traitement précis et sécuritaire.
Learn more
Good to know
- Refractive surgery corrects myopia, hypermetropia and astigmatism; depending on the eye: PRK, LASIK, SMILE or an implant in the eye.
- A comprehensive assessment (corneal thickness and shape, dry eye, retina) precedes any decision: some corneas are unsuitable for laser.
- The prescription must have been stable for at least one year and the person must be an adult; presbyopia subsequently develops with age regardless of the procedure.
Our doctors
- Dr Florian Baudincornea, refractive surgery, cataracts, glaucoma, medical retina
- Dr Florian Chaiseeyelids, cataracts, refractive surgery, medical retina
- Dr Aurélia Gaveeyelids, cataracts, refractive surgery, medical retina
- Dr Xavier Piquotcataracts, refractive surgery, medical retina, glaucoma
See also all our doctors and our publications.
On the website
- Refractive surgery costs
- Am I eligible?
- Article: LASIK in 7 points
- Article: the phakic ICL implant
- Book an appointment
- Frequently asked questions
Sources and external information
In the event of sudden loss of vision or pain, see eye emergencies.
A question about your situation?
Your ophthalmologist answers your questions during the consultation. For a sudden symptom or sudden loss of vision, seek advice promptly: see the eye emergencies page.
Our practices
Annecy-Argonay
645 route de Champ Farçon, 74370 Argonay
Faverges
27 place Gambetta, 74210 Faverges
Rumilly
5 rue Frédéric Girod, 74150 Rumilly
Sallanches
35 rue Emma Lanche, 74700 Sallanches
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