FAQ

Risks exist in medicine, but the risks of laser treatment are exceptionally small.

However, current lasers and preoperative measurement equipment provide predictable postoperative results in more than 99.5% of cases. Complications can occur, but are rare.

The risk of blindness is virtually zero.

Minor complications are estimated at less than 0.8% according to the SNOF (Syndicat National des Ophtalmologues de France).

Laser surgery has been around for over thirty years, since the 1990s. Lasers have improved greatly since then, with precision down to the micron, since the 2000s.

In addition, technological advances in corneal topography allow us to perform highly accurate preoperative examinations, allowing us to select suitable candidates and achieve results of nearly 100% satisfaction.

However, every procedure carries risks of side effects and possible complications.

A feeling of dryness is common after laser treatment in the first months. This is usually well tolerated with artificial tears.

The risk of infection is exceptional and is about 1 in 3000 cases. An antibiotic drop is prescribed to prevent this.

Some patients describe light halos, often in people who were photophobic before the procedure, with a light colored iris and large physiological pupils. This side effect usually resolves spontaneously after about 1 month in the vast majority of cases.

There is an absolute contraindication for the laser, namely a pathological cornea in the shape of a cone (keratoconus) due to its anatomical structure and its fragility.

For about 15 years, preoperative measuring devices have been able to effectively detect these cases of exclusion.

Since 1987, when excimer gas lasers were introduced, lasers have become more efficient and faster, but the principle of sculpting the cornea remains the same.

Worldwide, approximately 1 million people per year undergo laser surgery to eliminate their dependence on glasses or lenses.

The risk of complete loss of vision is so rare that there are no statistical data on it in the literature to date.

Most modern lasers, such as those in the Parc clinic, are equipped with an “Eye Tracker”.

A camera continuously follows the movements of the treated eye, even the smallest movements. The laser adapts to the position of the eye in real time.

If the movement is too great, the laser will automatically stop until the patient finds the fixation point again.

It is nearly impossible to accidentally treat an area outside the treatment area.

The risk of complications is present, but remains exceptionally low.

The risk of blindness is virtually non-existent.

According to the SNOF (Syndicat National des Ophthalmologues de France), minor complications are estimated at less than 0.8%.

Laser surgery has been a proven technique for over thirty years, since the 1990s. The technology has improved significantly over time, with lasers now reaching micron-level precision, especially since the 2000s.

Thanks to significant advances in corneal topography, we can now perform extremely precise preoperative examinations. This allows us to carefully select patients, resulting in an almost 100% satisfaction result.

The laser treatment is performed under local anesthesia (only by instilling drops) to numb the surface of the eye.

There are no injections around or in the eye.

The laser treatment is COMPLETELY painless.

To create a thin flap with the femtosecond laser, the flattening tip comes into contact with the eye for a few seconds to properly adapt the shape of the cornea.

The patient may experience a sucking sensation, which can cause temporary discomfort in some people.

NO, never.

Refractive surgery is performed exclusively under local anesthesia with eye drops. No needles are needed to numb the eye, only the drops are required.

The procedure is completely painless.

Depending on the technique used, the patient may experience postoperative eye pain, which is usually well controlled with pain medication, as well as photophobia (light sensitivity) for the first 48-72 hours.