{"id":17292,"date":"2020-03-26T00:04:05","date_gmt":"2020-03-25T23:04:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ophtalmologue-nord.fr\/?p=17292"},"modified":"2025-04-28T16:39:48","modified_gmt":"2025-04-28T14:39:48","slug":"kom-ik-in-aanmerking-voor-een-lasik-behandeling","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/vision-centrum.be\/en\/kom-ik-in-aanmerking-voor-een-lasik-behandeling\/","title":{"rendered":"Am I a candidate for LASIK treatment?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized wp-duotone-midnight-filter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"861\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/vision-centrum.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/25-.-Aberrometre-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33274\" style=\"width:268px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vision-centrum.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/25-.-Aberrometre-1.jpg 861w, https:\/\/vision-centrum.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/25-.-Aberrometre-1-258x300.jpg 258w, https:\/\/vision-centrum.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/25-.-Aberrometre-1-768x892.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vision-centrum.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/25-.-Aberrometre-1-10x12.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 861px) 100vw, 861px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Aberrometer for a personal and unique treatment per patient<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized wp-duotone-midnight-filter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/vision-centrum.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/24-.-Topographe-2-225x300-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33275\" style=\"width:260px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vision-centrum.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/24-.-Topographe-2-225x300-1.jpg 225w, https:\/\/vision-centrum.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/24-.-Topographe-2-225x300-1-9x12.jpg 9w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Topography of the cornea<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Not everyone is automatically suitable for laser treatment such as LASIK. That is why we guide you step by step through the process:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 1: Contact us<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you want to say goodbye to your glasses or contact lenses for good? Then contact us. We will schedule an appointment for a preoperative clinical assessment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 2: Preoperative examination<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" translation-block\">This appointment will take approximately <strong>1 hour<\/strong>. During this examination, your vision will be thoroughly evaluated:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Vision check<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eye pressure measurement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Retinal examination<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Corneal topography<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pupillometry<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You will also be given eye drops to dilate your pupils. Please note that this may make driving difficult afterwards. We recommend that you have someone accompany you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After the examination, Dr. Sion will discuss with you whether you are a suitable candidate. He will suggest the technique that best suits your situation and will provide clear explanations so that you can make a well-considered decision. All your questions are welcome and will be answered carefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Important:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\" translation-block\">Do not wear <strong>soft lenses<\/strong> for at least 48 hours before the examination, and <strong>do not wear hard lenses for approximately 2 weeks<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Basic requirements for LASIK:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You no longer want to be dependent on glasses or lenses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your prescription is between -1 and -10 dioptres (nearsightedness) or up to +5 (farsightedness), with or without cylinder up to 4 dioptres (astigmatism).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You are between 20 and 50 years old.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You have a stable prescription (bring old prescriptions if possible).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You are in good general health and have no eye diseases.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You see well with glasses or contact lenses.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Please note: Laser surgery can also help patients who require both reading glasses and distance glasses, but is not intended for people who only require reading glasses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 3: Treatment day<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" translation-block\">The laser treatments take place at the <strong>Clinique du Parc<\/strong> in Maubeuge or the <strong>Centre M\u00e9dical Alliance<\/strong> in Braine l\u2019Alleud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On arrival you will be re-examined to confirm the strength. You will be given anaesthetic eye drops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" translation-block\">The actual treatment takes only <strong>3 to 30 seconds<\/strong>, depending on the correction. You will be in the laser room for approximately <strong>10 to 15 minutes<\/strong>. In total, you will stay at the location for <strong>1 to 2 hours<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" translation-block\">The treatment is performed with <strong>100% laser<\/strong>: first a <strong>Femtosecond laser<\/strong>, followed by an <strong>Excimer laser<\/strong>. Afterwards you will receive instructions for using eye drops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 4: Postoperative follow-up<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" translation-block\">The preliminary examinations and treatment take place in Maubeuge. The follow-up takes place in <strong>Antwerp<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\" translation-block\"><strong>After LASIK<\/strong>: check-up the next day. Usually you can resume your activities by then.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" translation-block\"><strong>Na PRK<\/strong>: controle na 3 tot 5 dagen om de contactlens te verwijderen. Herstel duurt ongeveer 5 dagen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>After 3 months, the final vision is usually the same for both techniques.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Some guidelines after the procedure:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Do not rub your eyes or allow water to enter your eyes for the first week.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No restrictions on reading, computer use, going outside or exercising.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid makeup and be careful when cleansing around the eyes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wear sunglasses outdoors, especially after PRK.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not swim or open eyes underwater for 3 weeks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 5: Enjoy years of glasses-free freedom!<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After following these steps and successful treatment, you can enjoy clear vision and an active life without glasses or contact lenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Niet iedereen is automatisch geschikt voor een laserbehandeling zoals LASIK. Daarom begeleiden wij u stap voor stap in het traject: Stap 1: Neem contact met ons op Wilt u voorgoed afscheid nemen van uw bril of contactlenzen? Neem dan contact met ons op. Wij plannen een afspraak voor een preoperatieve klinische beoordeling. 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